To fully understand the mystery of Buruli ulcer disease, let's take a closer look at Mycobacterium ulcerans and its notorious toxin, mycolactone. Experts have long believed that the gruesome skin damage caused by this infection was due to mycolactone's direct toxic effects. This assumption
So. Think about this. In the a long time ago a bunch of movies showed us dinosaurs and a amazing of a park made fun themes. It was way long ago. Now, our new world of dinosaurs is now "Rebrothed. " Mammals are left, and in a kind of tests, but now these fake dinosaurs are causing a storm and doub
Imagine blasting waterborne pathogens out with supercharged particles. That's what atmospheric pressure plasma jets do. These jets produce various reactive species that target bacteria. But there is a catch, it can cause serious problem. Different bacteria may get killed by different reacti
Every so often, scientists figure out tiny tricks to get closer to a solution to a big problem. For instance, scientists have been using a special microscope that lets them zoom in on atomic movement and spot what the others miss in the big world of batteries and other materials. The reason this te
Too much sodium has health risks. This has pushed researchers to look for alternatives. One interesting option? Peptides from oysters. These tiny protein pieces can create a tasty umami flavor without all the sodium. Researchers looked at three of them: PQFAPEED, EEHPVLLTEA and DQAIPNKPE
Up to 350, 000 Venezuelans living in the U. S. are suddenly facing a big change. They are losing their protection from deportation and their right to work in America. The change means that almost half of the 600, 000 Venezuelans who had special protection in the U. S. will have to leave in
Have you ever thought about the tiny world living inside a bee's gut? Not bacteria in general, the theory of a particular family of bacteria, Gilliamella. When a bee's diet changes, these bacteria need to adapt to the new landscape of their environment. This isn't easy. As diet fluctuates, their env
In the world of dental care, keeping root canals clean is super important for successful treatments. NAC is a compound that's been causing a buzz. Enterococcus faecalis is a sneaky bacteria that loves to hide in root canals. NAC may be a strong candidate for killing it. The big question is wheth
You might hear lots about renewable energy (RE) these days. These are like wind turbines and solar panels. They are really important to fight climate change, but do you know how they affect cities or towns? One way to look at things is with the idea of friendly or unfriendly ground. This is
Psyllids, or plant lice, are tiny bugs with a big problem. They have a habit of sucking out the sap of plants. The damage they cause isn’t just physical. The bugs are also known to spread nasty bacteria. These bacteria are tricky to deal with. They have reduced genomes and can’t be grown in lab
