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Perianal and scrotal porokeratosis ptychotropica. Case report of an unusual condition, and review of the literature
Perianal and scrotal porokeratosis ptychotropica. Case report of an unusual condition, and review of the literature
Infectious bacteria force host plants to feed them, study finds
A species of bacteria that infect corn crops compel their hosts to produce a feast of nutrients that keeps the pathogens alive and thriving …
Bacteria generate electricity from methane
Generating power while purifying the environment of greenhouse gases should be achievable using bacteria. Microbiologists have demonstrated that it is possible to make methane-consuming …
The pleasant smell of wet soil indicates danger to bacteria-eating worms, researchers find
Researchers have found that geosmin is made by certain kinds of bacteria that are known toxin producers. This acts as a warning to C. …
Striking lane-like patterns found in bacteria populations
Researchers have found that competing strains of Escherichia coli bacteria form distinctive lane-like patterns as their populations grow.
Bacteria-shredding insect wings inspire new antibacterial packaging
Inspired by the bacteria-killing wings of insects like cicadas, scientists have developed a natural antibacterial texture for use on food packaging to improve shelf …
Bacteria on intertidal rockweed across the North Atlantic
Algae such as rockweeds are a fundamental part of marine ecosystems, providing habitat and food to many other marine organisms while also providing ecosystem …
'Fingerprint' machine learning technique identifies different bacteria in seconds
Bacterial identification can take hours and often longer -- precious time when diagnosing infections and selecting appropriate treatments. There may be a quicker, more …
How the gut microbiome processes seaweed
A new study provides insights into how the microbiome processes seaweed, consumed in sushi and as a common food additive.