Probiotics may boost gut health by strengthening the intestinal barrier at a molecular and structural level, helping to ease IBS symptoms.
Bacteria
Scientists explore the synchronization of multiple bacteria to create an oscillator, paving the way for biological micromachines.
Phages can be used as personalized medicine to combat bacterial infections for which antibiotics are no longer efficient alone.
A bacterial species found in chronic wound microbiome helps in diabetic wound healing.
Antibiotic resistance in bacteria leads to competition between ribosomes and ATP (energy) molecules for cellular magnesium.
Fluorescence in bacteria can be applied to study protein function.
From kitchens to labs, microwaves harbor microbes shaped by their environment.
Microbiota and plants exchange genes to support each other’s functions.
Gut microbes may influence behaviours like aggression and have an effect on behavioural biology.
Since many people have close relationships with their dogs, the chance of transmission is high.
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