The ocean is full of tiny heroes that help keep life going on Earth. These heroes are bacteria that can turn nitrogen from the air into a form that plants can use. For a long time, scientists thought that only certain types of bacteria, like cyanobacteria, could do this in the ocean. But guess what?
The gut is a lot more than a simple passage for food. It's a lively community of bacteria, constantly communicating through a process called quorum sensing. This isn't just a chat among the bad bacteria; the good ones, like Bifidobacteria, are actively involved too. Bifidobacteria are like the supe
In the harsh, high-altitude lakes of the Andes, a tiny organism called Exiguobacterium sp. S17 calls home. This isn't your average bacteria. It's a polyextremophile, meaning it can handle multiple extreme conditions. We're talking toxic arsenic, intense UV radiation, and super salty environments. Pr
Staphylococcus aureus, a common bacterium, has a sneaky way to stay alive when things get tough. It can enter a state where it's alive but won't grow on a lab dish. This is called the Viable but Non-Culturable (VBNC) state. This can be a problem because it might cause false negatives in tests, leadi
Imagine a disease that causes a high fever and messes with your blood clots. This is Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (SFTS). It's a new infectious disease that's been popping up in Asia. Researchers have been digging through studies to understand it better. They found that SFTS
Cybergrooming is a serious issue that involves adults targeting young people online. A deep dive into research shows that these individuals, often called ICOs, are mostly men in their early 30s. They have few or no prior convictions, but many have mental health issues. This makes it tough to spot th
Imagine a world where plastic pollution is a thing of the past. It might sound like a dream, but scientists are making it a reality. They've discovered a special mix of bacteria that can break down a common plastic additive called dibutyl phthalate (DBP). This stuff is used to make plastics flexible
Imagine tiny sheets, so small you can't even see them, stacked together to create a super thin membrane. These sheets, called nanosheets, are made from a type of clay called montmorillonite. Scientists have found a way to use these nanosheets to separate lithium (Li+) and magnesium (Mg2+) ions from
Photosynthetic bacteria (PSB) are known for their ability to clean up aquaculture waters by breaking down harmful substances like ammonia and nitrite. But here's a surprising twist: these bacteria can also tackle a much tougher challenge. They can degrade stubborn pharmaceutical residues, such as ci
Skin infections caused by bacteria that don't respond to typical antibiotics are a growing problem. This is because antibiotics have been overused and misused, making bacteria stronger and more resistant. Scientists have come up with a clever solution: a special patch with tiny needles that dissolve
