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Visible light activates molecular machineries to treat infections: Study
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Houston (Texas) [US] June 5 (ANI): Scientists have demonstrated that light-activated molecular machines can drill holes through gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria membranes, killing them in as little as two minutes. Their study suggests a new way to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria
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To treat infections, visible light activates molecular machineries: Study
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Houston (Texas) [US] June 3 (ANI): Chemists have demonstrated that light-activated molecular machines can drill holes through gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria membranes, killing them in as little as two minutes. Their study suggests a new way to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria,
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Modern microbiome rising due to professional 'guilds' of bacteria: Researc
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 27 (ANI): According to new research from University of British Columbia (UBC) biologists, even the smallest marine invertebrates are home to distinct and diverse microbial communities or microbiomes.
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Researchers from IIT Roorkee develop novel multi-model nanobiotic platform
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Roorkee (Uttarakhand) [India], May 13 (ANI): Surmounting the challenge to develop a novel arsenal against bacterial pathogens remains formidable, a research team from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee employed a strategy to develop a multimodal nanobiotic platform which combat
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Scientists discover new type of 'plastic-loving bacteria'
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 8 (ANI): Scientists have discovered a new type of 'plastic-loving bacterium' that attaches itself to plastic present in the deep sea, probably allowing them to hitchhike across the ocean as per a new study.
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Research discovers new bacteria that attach to deep-sea plastics and run t
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Newcastle upon Tyne (England) [UK], May 1 (ANI): According to new research, scientists have discovered a new type of plastic-loving bacterium that can attach to plastics in the deep sea, possibly allowing them to hitchhike across the ocean.
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Research discovers new bacteria clinging to deep-sea plastic to travel aro
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Newcastle upon Tyne (England) [UK], April 29 (ANI): According to a new research, scientists discovered a new species of plastic-loving bacteria that cling to plastics in the deep sea which could allow them to 'hitchhike' across the ocean.
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Bacteria can generate electricity from methane: Study
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 17 (ANI): Methane-consuming bacteria can generate power in the lab, according to recent research by scientists of Radboud University.
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Study: Gut microbiota regulates abdominal functions
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 17 (ANI): A recent study has suggested that gut microbes can regulate the exocrine and endocrine functions of the pancreas and hormone production of the gastrointestinal tract.
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Different strains of tuberculosis can attack lungs, finds study
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
New Brunswick (New Jersey) [US], April 17 (ANI): According to a new study, two strains of bacteria causing tuberculosis have only minor genetic differences but attack the lungs in a completely different way.
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Researchers reveal bacteria can generate electricity from methane
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Houlahan (Nijmegen) [Netherlands], April 13 (ANI): Researchers from Radboud University have demonstrated that methane-consuming bacteria generate power in the lab. Generating power while purifying the environment of greenhouse gases should be achievable using bacteria.
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Study finds ill effect of carbs, sugary foods on oral health
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 9 (ANI): University at Buffalo scientists have found that higher intake of sugary and high glycemic load foods--like doughnuts and other non-fat yogurts may influence poor oral health and, perhaps, systemic health outcomes in older women due to the influence these food
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