Is this you?You no longer open a public bathroom door without using a paper towel but you ask for lemon slices in your ice water without worrying about the bacteria on the lemon peel.Ah, got you thinking now. Huh?Next Post: Those Bastards Stole My Blog Post!Related Stories:13 Things Your Waiter Won't Tell YouFood Safety's Dirty Little SecretIs There Any Food We Can Eat?
Bacterial quorum sensing is not a new phenomenon by any means. Although the term has only recently come into the existence, the concept has been around for decades.In 1964,Tomasz and Hotchkiss, out of Rockefeller, demonstrated the presence of a macromolecule responsible for induction of competence in pneumococcus when the cells reached a specific growth point in mid to late log phase.This concept
The smallest forms = Symbionts, lives in symbiosis with us and is necessary and responsible for our health. A great importance in the body defense is attached to them. In the healthy organism we find the primitive forms everywhere, i.e.. in the blood plasma, in the blood cells, in all body fluids and in the fabrics. Continue Reading >>
A single molecule in your intestinal wall, activated by the waste products from gut bacteria, plays a large role in controlling whether you are lean or fatty. When activated, the molecule slows the movement of food through the intestine, allowing you to absorb more nutrients and thus gain weight.Bacterial byproducts are a source of nutrients, but now it appears that they can also be chemical signa
The ProScope HR is a powerful handheld microscope, suitable for both serious scientists and curious cats alike. It is one of the highest magnification, high-resolution USB microscopes you can get, short of mounting a camera to a fixed lab unit. Through a variety of lenses you can achieve up to 400x magnification and with full illumination, thanks to the built-in white LEDs on each lens.
Wash your hands, folks, especially you ladies. A new study found that women have a greater variety of bacteria on their hands than men do. And everybody has more types of bacteria than the researchers expected to find.
"One thing that really is astonishing is the variability between individuals, and also between hands on the same individual," said University of Colorado biochemistry ass
Making door handles, taps and light switches from copper could help defeat antibiotic-resistant superbugs, according to scientists.
A study has found that copper fittings rapidly killed bugs on hospital wards, succeeding where other infection control measures failed. It is believed that the metal 'suffocates' germs, preventing them from breathing. It may also stop them from feeding and destroy th
Dr. G. Enderlein. The largest attention, in addition, the strongest refusal received with its work and theories G. Enderlein. of these researchers, which was of house from Kustos at the zoo-logical museum of the university Berlin, came by the comparative morphologic studies to his teachings over the bacteria.G. Enderlein emphasizes the meaning of its preceding studies particularly by setting the f
A single molecule in your intestinal wall, activated by the waste products from gut bacteria, plays a large role in controlling whether you are lean or fatty. When activated, the molecule slows the movement of food through the intestine, allowing you to absorb more nutrients and thus gain weight.
Bacterial byproducts are a source of nutrients, but now it appears that they can also be chemical sign
(HealthDay News) -- Improper use of chemical disinfectants might actually make the bacteria they are trying to kill stronger and more resistant over time, a new report says.When these chemicals, called biocides, are used at lower-than-lethal concentrations, the bacteria can survive and eventually become resistant to the chemical and antibiotics, according to a paper published in the October issue
The way they do it is nothing like how humans do it. Depending on the species they do different things. some "bud" meaning they "grow" a bud that breaks off, others use binary fission - the cells grow two nucleolus (centers) and once there are two sets of DNA (in the nucleus) the cell divides. [...]
I come to you in Dial-Up-O-Vision. It will take 5 thousand years to write this and post it, but gosh darn it, that's exactly how much time I have out here in the middle o' nowhere.So, yes. We did not attend the Unicorn fest. After I wrote the last blog, Phil and I decided to buy up some Rudy's BBQ (because it is DEEEEE-licious). On the way from Schlotzsky's to Rudy's, I noticed a Texas Med Cli
Today I came across an interesting article concerning claims by researchers that single-celled organisms, such as bacteria, can be trained using associative learning in a similar way to that used with Pavlov’s dogs. Once I’d stopped amusing myself with the subtitle (”Single-celled organisms could be ‘trained’ to deliver drugs”), imagining multitudes of bacteria
In a dramatic illustration of the potential for microbes to prevent disease, have shown that mice exposed to common stomach bacteria are protected against the development of Type I diabetes.
The findings support the "hygiene hypothesis" -- the theory that a lack of exposure to parasites, bacteria and viruses in the developed world may lead to increased risk of diseases like allergies, asthma, and
Altruism in general is an interesting concept from an evolutionary perspective. As defined by Dictionary.com, altruism is "the principle or practice of unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare of others," or more specifically, it is "behavior by an animal that may be to its disadvantage but that benefits others of its kind, such as a warning cry that reveals the location of the caller to a
In answer to a recently received question on this condition...Dear B,Concerning your question on flesh eating bacteria or a strain of Group A streptococcus is a biological transformation of the skin or tissue cells. Since the skin is the largest elimination organ for metabolic waste products when the acidity of the skin builds up the cells begin to transform into streptococcus bacteria. This pheno
A chicken, fillet of beef or juice containing bacteria will in the future have much more difficultly reaching as far as the supermarket or home refrigerator in Danish homes. The Mads Clausen Institute at the Syddansk University in Denmark is developing a chip that can sound an alarm if a food contains bacteria
Does copper kill fungus or Bacteria? What is the effect of epoxy lining on Bacteria?
-Don
Don, copper won’t kill bacteria or fungus –in fact, in both copper and galvanized steel pipes, bacteria and other microscopic organisms grow in encrustation on the corroded pipe wall or on the corroded areas themselves. Epoxy pipe lining prevents corrosion and [...]
Scientists at the University of York have helped to reveal more about the way bacteria can attach to human tissues. The study could help in the development of new treatments for serious heart conditions such as infective endocarditis.
The researchers studied the way a protein found on the surface of the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus binds to a human protein called fibronectin. Their discovery
Probiotics are also known as friendly microflora that help in one’s health. Literally probiotic means “for life,” and is a term used to describe the friendly bacteria and fungi which inhabit both the large and small intestines. There are at least 400 different species of micro-flora that live in the human gastrointestinal tract. There are [...]
Dr. Alan Cantwell has investigated the phenomenon of cancer bacteria for over thirty years. A graduate of New York Medical College, doctor Cantwell completed a residency program in dermatology at Long Beach Veteran's Administration Hospital in Long Beach, CA and then practiced in the dermatology department of Kaiser-Permanente in Hollywood, California, from 1965 until his retirement in 1994.Dr. Ca
Beach closings and warnings due to harmful bacteria dropped last year, an environmental watchdog group reported Tuesday, but 2007 was the second-worst year in 18 years and heavy rains this year may reverse the decline.
A Russian-born scientist living in the U.S. state of Tennessee believes he may have found a solution to rising petrol costs – a cheap way to produce hydrogen.Biology Professor Sergey Markov from Austin Peay State University has discovered a way to produce hydrogen fuel for vehicles by using photosynthetic bacteria.“This is very attractive for industrial application because photosynthetic bacte
Leptotrichia buccalis and other bacterial forms seen in live blood in dark field 6 hours after taking blood. Filmed using Novex B microscope from Euromex and CMEX camera.
U.S. researchers reported that a bacteria only recently revealed as a major cause of ulcers and stomach cancer may help protect children from developing asthma.
Children infected with the bacteria, called Helicobacter pylori, were much less likely to have asthma than uninfected children, they reported.
The findings suggest that absence of H. pylori [...]
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A bacteria only recently revealed as a major cause of ulcers and stomach cancer may help protect children from developing asthma, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday. Children infected with the bacteria, called Helicobacter pylori, were much less likely to have asthma than uninfected children, they reported. "Our findings suggest that absence of H.
When you buy bottled spring water, it's quite possible that reuse of these bottles can be harmful to those who use them as refills, as they are potential bacteria bombs, regardless of how much they are cleaned before reuse. This alarming result comes from recent research done by five female biotechnology students at the University of Aarhus, writes Metro.
Salmonella is not a bacteria you would expect to find on a tomato. They are a group of bacteria that live in the intestinal tracts of humans and other animals, including birds and reptiles. But during the past decade, fresh and fresh-cut tomatoes have been linked to more than a dozen different Salmonella outbreaks and nearly 2,000 confirmed cases of food-borne illness in the United States.
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Two doctors met in the hall of the hospital."Well," said the first, "what's new this morning?""I've got a most curious case. Woman, cross-eyed; in fact, so cross-eyed that when she cries the tears run down her back.""What are you doing for her?""Just now," was the answer, "we're treating her for bacteria."
There once were some learned M.D.'s,Who captured some germs of disease,And infected a trainWhich, without causing pain,Allowed one to catch it with ease.
A company called LS9 is creating nearly pump-ready oil using single-celled bacteria. They start with industrial yeast organisms or "non-pathogenic strains of E. coli," and redesign their DNA so that they produce a different kind of waste. Crude oil is not far removed, molecularly, from the fatty acids expelled by yeast or E. coli during fermentation, so a little bit of DNA alteration bypasses the
By Peter M VizardSimple heartburn is never something that is thought to ever come close to the more scaring disease, cancer. The process for which it affects our stomach system could never be completely understood. Some research shows that the bacteria in the esophagus and the stomach could lead to cancer. There are two types of acid reflux bacteria that are found harmful to our system. One is t
The number of bacteria living within the body of the average healthy adult human are estimated to outnumber human cells 10 to 1. Changes in these microbial communities may be responsible for digestive disorders, skin diseases, gum disease and even obesity. Despite their vital imporance in human health and disease, these communities residing within us [...]
A probiotic drink may help keep hay fever away. Probiotic, or "good" bacteria, taken in a daily drink, can change the immune system's response to grass pollen, a common cause of allergies.
Probiotics contain live micro-organisms that colonize the intestine. They are sold as supplements but are also found naturally in many fermented foods. Humans carry several pounds of bacteria in their intestines
Almost everyone’s heard about how yogurt can aid in digestion and benefits gut flora for nutritional absorption. In fact, even kefir is becoming more popular as a tasty probiotic culture that you can find in a fruity and refreshing “drinkable” form, or you can make it yourself from a starter kit.
Probiotics are live microbial [...]
LONDRES (Reuters) - Una bebida probiótica de consumo diario ayudaría a mantener controlada la rinitis alérgica o fiebre del heno, revelaron el martes científicos británicos.
Un pequeño estudio mostró que los probióticos, o bacterias “buenas,” contenidos en una bebida de ingesta diaria pueden cambiar la respuesta del sistema inmune al polen del pasto, una causa común [...]
"A new living computer, bred from E. coli bacteria instead of stamped from silica, has for the first time successfully solved a classic mathematical puzzle known as the Burnt Pancake Problem. While this bacteria-based computer is more proof of concept than practical, a living computer might one day solve complex mathematical problems faster than silicon supercomputers."[via discovery]
You’ve already heard many compelling reasons to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight. Moderate weight loss prevents illness and extends your life considerably. Diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and some types of cancer are directly related to obesity and a nutrient-poor diet.
There is another compelling reason to diet, exercise and maintain a healthy [...]
The crook of your elbow is a special ecosystem that provides a bountiful home to no fewer than six tribes of bacteria. Even after you wash, there are still one million bacteria living on every square centimeter.
These bacteria are what biologists call commensals, helpful rather than harmful organisms. They moisturize your skin by processing the raw fats that it produces.
The bacteria were discover
Pleurotus mutilus (also called Clitopilus scyphoides) is delicate cream-coloured edible ectomycorrhizal gilled mushroom that makes an antibacterial compound quite aptly called pleuromutilin.Like many other antibiotics, pleuromutilin and its lab-born derivatives carry out bacterial genocide by binding to bacterial ribosomes and inhibiting protein synthesis (which is what ribosomes do). This is acco
Three-dimensional computer-rendered E. coli bacteria.
New Meaning For The Term 'Computer Bug': Genetically Altered Bacteria For Data Storage.
US researchers have created 'living computers' by genetically altering bacteria. The findings of the research demonstrate that computing in living cells is feasible, opening the door to a number of applications including data storage and as a tool for
Researchers have created ‘living computers’ by genetically altering bacteria. The research demonstrates that computing in living cells is feasible, opening the door to a number of applications including data storage and as a tool for manipulating genes for genetic engineering. A research team from biology and the mathematics departments of Davidson College, Biologists and mathematician
A team of biology and mathematics experts has created living computers by adding genes to Escherichia coli bacteria, showing that computing in living cells is feasible.
The researchers from Davidson College, North Carolina and Missouri Western State University, Missouri, say that their work opens the door to a number of applications like data storage.
They say that [...]
When we think about bacteria, the next thing that comes into our mid is the microscope. Bacteria are known to be found everywhere and even inside our1 Vote(s)
Size matters.
That's why there are no insects as big as horses [*], or bacteria as large as to be seen without the use of a microscope. Well, actually, the latter is not true —although a typical bacterial cell is not longer than 5 micrometers, a few species such as Thiomargarita namibiensis (left image) and Epulopiscium fishelsoni may reach a length of over 0.5 millimeters (500 micrometers); enough to become visible to the naked eye.
Big bacteria enjoy some advantages; for instance, they can not be swallowed by most predators (such as ciliates) that feed on smaller cells. But they also...
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Cleanliness is next to Godliness, we are taught but is it possible to become so clean. This is probably the reason why we have antibacterial soap, antibacterial cleaners, even antibacterial cooking surfaces. Unfortunately, the war against bacteria can actually make us weaker and the germs stronger. So beware on unreasonale douse of antibacterial cleaners at every opportunity.All the scrubbing and
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Antibiotics were invented by bacteria and fungi during thier conception in this universe. Used to control microbial niche environments, it wasn't until 1928 that Fleming (and subsequently Florey and Chain) began the widespread use of the antibiotic penicillin to control bacterial infections in humans. And so, the antibiotic revolution began. Subsequent use (and misuse) of antibiotics has given rise to various resistant strains. These are becoming a vast problem in the treatment of diseases that once were "easily" curable, including the well-publisized MRSA and XDR-TB, as well as many others.This paper, coming out of Harvard University, describes the isolation of bacterial strains that can live on antibiotics as their sole carbon source. Current thought states that resistance in a bacterial
FDA Consumer magazine (Jan-Feb 2007) Not all viruses harm people. The Food and Drug Administration has approved a mixture of viruses as a food additive to protect people. The additive can be used in processing plants for spraying onto ready-to-eat meat and poultry products to protect consumers from the potentially life-threatening bacterium Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes). The viruses used in the additive are known as bacteriophages. Bacteriophage means "bacteria eater." A bacteriophage, also called a phage (pronounced fayj), is any virus that infects bacteria. Consuming food contaminated with the bacterium L. monocytogenes can cause an infectious disease, listeriosis, which is rarely serious in healthy adults and children, but can be severe and even deadly in pr
Antibiotics were invented by bacteria and fungi during thier conception in this universe. Used to control microbial niche environments, it wasn't until 1928 that Fleming (and subsequently Florey and Chain) began the widespread use of the antibiotic penicillin to control bacterial infections in humans. And so, the antibiotic revolution began. Subsequent use (and misuse) of antibiotics has given rise to various resistant strains. These are becoming a vast problem in the treatment of diseases that once were "easily" curable, including the well-publisized MRSA and XDR-TB, as well as many others.This paper, coming out of Harvard University, describes the isolation of bacterial strains that can live on antibiotics as their sole carbon source. Current thought states that resistance in a bacterial
The microbial cold war between species has been widely studied and is, in my opinion, one of the most interesting topics in current biology. Fungi make compounds to destroy bacteria, bacteria make compounds to destroy fungi. But it doesn't stop there. Phages mutate constantly to evade bacterial defenses. We've known about a handful of bacterial defenses against phage-- repressor systems, restriction enzymes, receptor modification, DNA modification, etc. We have utlized these systems to our advantage--our first effective antibiotic (Penicillin G) came from the fungus Penicllium, a vital antifungal (cyclohexamide) comes from the bacteria Streptomyces, our ability to clone and subclone is only useful because we can specifically cut DNA with restriction enzymes, etc..... But now,
With a background knowledge of Microbiology and a few left over Petri dishes, Mark Rohorst added a bit of spice to a recent fundraiser by creating these desserts that look like bacterial cultures served in Petri dishes.
I’ve had a few microbiology classes and cultured many different types of bacteria on different media, and I happened [...]
The treatment of bladder infection can be considered into two separate categories: antibiotic and naturopathic.
The type of the treatment for bladder infection depends on the medical history and the urine test.
Bladder Infection - Antibacterial Treatment
The use of antibiotics is the basis for bladder infection treatment. The antibacterial treatment involves a wide range [...]
The microbial cold war between species has been widely studied and is, in my opinion, one of the most interesting topics in current biology. Fungi make compounds to destroy bacteria, bacteria make compounds to destroy fungi. But it doesn't stop there. Phages mutate constantly to evade bacterial defenses. We've known about a handful of bacterial defenses against phage-- repressor systems, restriction enzymes, receptor modification, DNA modification, etc. We have utlized these systems to our advantage--our first effective antibiotic (Penicillin G) came from the fungus Penicllium, a vital antifungal (cyclohexamide) comes from the bacteria Streptomyces, our ability to clone and subclone is only useful because we can specifically cut DNA with restriction enzymes, etc..... But now,
The first time I ever encountered oysters, I was fascinated by the idea of finding a pearl. I had previously seen cartoons and other things on television that connected oysters and those valuable little things called pearls, and so I was thrilled by the possibility of finding a pearl and finally owning something of extraordinary value. Unfortunately, any and all pearls were nowhere to be found. Somewhere deep down, I crave oysters even more now, because I now know that in order to get a pearl, you’ve got to go out into the ocean and do the work yourself. That makes things seem easier, because no one is around to snatch a pearl from you, or to say, “Sorry kid, no pearls here!”Eating raw oysters that have bacteria can make you sick, but there are three post-harvest processes that ca
The mix of bacteria in a baby's gut may predict whether that infant will become obese later in life. Babies with a high amount of bifidobacteria and a low amount of Staphylococcus aureus may be protected from excess weight gain.
This may help explain why breast-fed babies are at lower risk for later obesity; bifidobacteria are prevalent in the guts of breast-fed babies.
Many studies have found that breast feeding is associated with a reduced risk of childhood obesity.
The mix of bacteria in a baby's gut may predict whether that infant will become obese later in life. Babies with a high amount of bifidobacteria and a low amount of Staphylococcus aureus may be protected from excess weight gain.
This may help explain why breast-fed babies are at lower risk for later obesity; bifidobacteria are prevalent in the guts of breast-fed babies.
Many studies have found that breast feeding is associated with a reduced risk of childhood obesity.
Hydrogen peroxide is responsible for killing bacteria when they come into the cells. Hydrogen peroxide is started to be produced as the response of the immune system to the bacteria.
Level of hydrogen peroxide produced is controlled by Peroxiredoxin molecule, as figured out by scientists from Wake Forest University School of Medicine. After the bacteria is killed, Peroxiredoxin will go back to
Our homes are literally a haven for millions of harmful bacteria, and if we get sick sometimes we like to think because we were exposed to someone else. We should always try and keep our living areas as clean and bacteria free and and always prepare our foods in clean areas as well. Here are [...]
Wee creatures are key to Earth's environment
Microbes living in the oceans play a critical role in regulating Earth's environment, but very little is known about their activities and how they work together to help control natural cycles of water, carbon and energy.
A team of MIT researchers led by Professors Edward DeLong and Penny Chisholm is trying to change that.
Borrowing gene sequencing
Wee creatures are key to Earth's environment
Microbes living in the oceans play a critical role in regulating Earth's environment, but very little is known about their activities and how they work together to help control natural cycles of water, carbon and energy.
A team of MIT researchers led by Professors Edward DeLong and Penny Chisholm is trying to change that.
Borrowing gene sequencing
Researchers with LSU along with Montana and France, have recently found that the snowflakes your catching on your tounge are filled with bacteria. Their results were published Feb 29th in the Journal of Science.After examining several global locations, the team has found that the snow filled bacteria is most prevelant in France, although it's been located all over the world. The research can potentially reduce the droughts from Montana to Africa.The bacteria, however, is not only helpful , but has been found to sicken and kill plants by freezing injury in plants, which can result in horrible economic effects. Source: www.boston.com
Bacteria, snow mix in forecastThose beautiful snowflakes drifting out of the sky may have a surprise inside - bacteria.Most snow and rain form in chilly conditions high in the sky, and atmospheric scientists have long known that, under most conditions, the moisture needs something to cling to in order to condense.Those beautiful snowflakes drifting out of the sky may have a surprise inside — bacteria. Most snow and rain forms in chilly conditions high in the sky and atmospheric scientists have long known that, under most conditions, the moisture needs something to cling to in order to condense.Now, a new study shows a surprisingly large share of those so-called nucleators turn out to be bacteria that can affect plants."Bacteria are by far the most active ice nuclei in nature," said Brent
I was recently alerted by a friend of mine about the existence of bacteria in ice, not any old ice but ice from frozen lakes in Antarctica. Browsing the net I found several articles which shed some light on this new-found phenomenon, quite interesting to me since I’m not much of a bacteria sort [...]
Dr. Drew, Billy Corgan & Mike Tyson to name a few.
File this one under weird and creepy. I just heard about this site on an archived Loveline episode.
Anyway, they were talking about Celebrity Skin because they somehow got access to Dr. Drew’s fecal matter and were having an over stock sale. I’m not [...]
There is a saying ‘old is gold’ and it has been proved once again by water filters. When it comes to cutting down the repugnant earthy taste of some tap water, older the water filter better is the taste — this fact has been discovered by scientists in Australia. Panel of scientists writing in the Inderscience publication International Journal of Environment and Waste Management has explained that bacteria which grow on particles in a sand filter effectively extract the compounds that produce the taste.Gayle Newcombe — Research Leader at the Applied Chemistry Unit of the Australian Water Quality Center in Salisbury, South Australia gives further reasons, “Although adverse odors do not present a risk to human health, their presence often leads to a misconception that the water is
As crazy as it may sound, what the title says is true, although it may be a little exaggerated. Scientists have found a way to make the sugar eating bacteria which release cavity causing acid on your teeth to become more vulnerable to their own "poison".The way these clever people managed to do this is actually quite interesting and well, it sounds like something out of a comic book or a sci-fi program. Researchers has managed to identify key genes and proteins which enable the bacteria to survive and withstand the cavity-causing bacteria that builds up in the bacteria's mouth! By identifying these proteins and genes, the scientists can interfere with them which will take away the bacteria's ability to survive the acidic conditions causing them to die!This new finding will definitely revol
Federal health officials are investigating dozens of blood infections linked to medical syringes contaminated with bacteria. About 40 people have been sickened in Illinois and Texas, including 20 outpatients from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.
The infections have been traced to syringes filled with heparin, a blood thinner, which are used during home treatment for cancer and other ailments. The infections were caused by Serratia marcescens bacteria.
Syringes from the same batch also were sent to Colorado, Florida and Pennsylvania.
The infections cause fevers and chills, and can be serious, but generally respond well to antibiotics.
Le Gourmet Connection Jack Cheese sold in holiday gift basketsIf you’re not careful, Santa might bring you a bad case of food poisoning in your food gift basket this year.Le Gourmet Connection, based in Tennessee, has recalled its Jack Cheese, Lot. No. 539, sold in 10-ounce blocks between August 28 and November 19. The cheese may be tainted with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that may cause fatal infections in young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems.Seven- and 15-ounce, and five-pound blocks from the same lot were used in holiday gift baskets sold in 48 states, but so far no advisory has been made for those products.Link to complete story: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/11/cheese_recall.html~Sandy G.
Cranberry Sauce, may help in fighting E. coli bacteria, responsible for most human illnesses, reveals a new study.
Cranberries are a cluster of evergreen dwarf shrubs found in cooler parts of the Northern Hemisphere. Most Cranberries are processed into juice, sauce, sweetened and dried, while the remaining are sold in fresh forms. Cranberry sauce is an [...]
Hospital resistant strains of bacteria is the basis of antibiotic industry, were noresistance to antibiotics -especially in hospitals- there would be no need for antibiotics other than early antibiotics like Penicillin, Tetracycline, Chloramphenicol to kill bacteria or to fight it.In hospitals, different antibiotics are used for different conditions and patients, and this result in an inside atmos
I just got an email from Weight Watchers with the subject line:
10 Leftover Turkey Meal Ideas
Dude. Thanksgiving was 6 days ago. Everybody’s turkey was thawing in the fridge for three days before that. Who is still eating turkey from Thanksgiving? If you are, STOP! It’s yucky now!
NEW Zealand scientists hope a newly discovered bacterium that eats methane could ultimately help counter a key global warming gas. - news.com.au
The bacterium was discovered living about 30cm below the ground in the hot, acidic environment at Hells Gate in Rotorua, a geothermal area.
Microbiologist Dr Matthew Stott, who was part of the team that made [...]
Magnified 20,000X, this colorized scanning electron micrograph (SEM) depicts a grouping of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria. See PHIL 617 for a black and white view of this image.These S. aureus bacteria are methicillin-resistant, and are from one of the first isolates in the U.S. that showed increased resistance to vancomycin as well.Note the increase in cell wall material seen as clumps on the organisms’ surface. Retrieve uncompressed archival TIFF version (10.77 megabytes)Content Providers(s): CDC/ Jim Biddle. Creation Date: 1998. Photo Credit: Janice Carr. Links:CDC – Div. of Healthcare Quality Promotion (DHQP) MRSA - methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureusCopyright Restrictions: None - This image is in the public domain and thus free of any copyright restrictions. As a matter of courtesy we request that the content provider be credited.Technorati tags: Public Domain Clip Art and clip art or public domain and methicillin resistant Staphylococcus
"Dragon's Blood", a bright red plant sap that has been used for thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine, has proved effective at fighting bacteria that cause millions of cases of gastrointestinal disease each year.
Dragon's Blood has long been used for as a folk remedy for stomach ulcers, blood clots, and other conditions. When scientists tested the effects of Dragon’s Blood on Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), the bacteria which causes most cases of stomach ulcers and gastritis, they found that two of the compounds present in the medicine blocked the growth of the bacteria.
In another experiment, eight other compounds from Dragon's Blood helped to prevent the formation of the blood clots responsible for some strokes and most heart attacks.Sources:Science Daily November 13, 2007
"Dragon's Blood", a bright red plant sap that has been used for thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine, has proved effective at fighting bacteria that cause millions of cases of gastrointestinal disease each year.
Dragon's Blood has long been used for as a folk remedy for stomach ulcers, blood clots, and other conditions. When scientists tested the effects of Dragon’s Blood on Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), the bacteria which causes most cases of stomach ulcers and gastritis, they found that two of the compounds present in the medicine blocked the growth of the bacteria.
In another experiment, eight other compounds from Dragon's Blood helped to prevent the formation of the blood clots responsible for some strokes and most heart attacks.Sources:Science Daily November 13, 2007
There's been a lot of talk lately about the threat of bacteria to men's bodies and with good cause: more and more cases of bacteria-related deaths, such as those caused by staph infections and MRSA bacteria, are surfacing every day. To make matters even tricker, some strains of bacteria are becoming resistant to antibiotics due to overuse and over-prescription. So how to stay healthy? Simple: keep your skin clean, wounds covered and your hands to yourself! 1. Wash your body regularly with an antibacterial body wash. This will immediately kill bacteria you accumulate through the day or after working out. 2. Wash hands frequently using hot water and an antibacterial cleanser, especially before meals. Be sure to wash them for at least 15 seconds and rub them vigorously to make sure all contai
Why won’t my doctor’s office tell me the results of my throat culture? I just don’t get it.
One week ago I was sitting at work and noticed my throat was feeling a bit scratchy. By the next morning I was speaking with that sexy, throaty voice that Honey loves to hear but means that my lips are off limits unless he want to get sick too. Thinking it was just a cold I went about my day as usual, drinking lots of hot tea with honey and lemon. Later in the afternoon as I headed through the hallways to relieve the pressure building up in my bladder yet again I overheard some people talking about how quiet it was in the office with so many people out sick. And they all were home sick because of strep throat.
Uh, oh!
By evening I was feeling awful. My body ached. My head throbbed. My throat was bright red and felt like it was on fire. Yet I had no other cold-like symptoms. My sinuses were fine and the only time I coughed was if I had irritated my throat too much. So
The third installment of Tales of Agriculture subjects us again to more interesting facts surrounding fermentation, which appears to be a large motif, given the subject matter of the show. This time its a skate fish (or ray), and Sawaki yet again appears to bear the brunt of the stench.
I’m really enjoying the show so far. It’s fairly laid back, the facts and subjects are interesting, and who could resist this:
A day in the life of sake brewing.
The art and animation quality of this show is also excellent. Even just looking at the characters is enjoyable.
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All life forms strategize to survive and procreate. Weeds, worms, birds, fungi and bacteria all work to sustain their own lives on this planet. In fact, we humans survive because of the biological...
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By: C. Reid Thornley B.Sc.Living outside of the hustle and bustle of Americas major cities certainly has its perks no snarled traffic, less noise, less crime, clean air, clean water.Right?Most of the time these statements are true, but at an alarming rate rural homeowners are having trouble with their water supplies. More and more rural inhabitants are discovering that their once-pristine wells are now contaminated with bacteria. Interestingly, there has been no nation-wide assessment of the health of our rural water wells. But two smaller scale studies suggest that 20 40 percent of the private wells in any given area are contaminated with bacteria.So what is a rural well owner to do? As it should be with any health related issue, the best thing you can do is educate yourself first, and take action second. So before you pour a gallon of Javex down your well, lets take a closer look at what bacterial contamination entails and what you can do to solve your problem.Bacteria are everywhere
Un equipo de investigadores ha conseguido secuenciar el genoma más grande que se ha obtenido hasta el momento en bacterias, el de la Sorangium cellulosum, una mixobacteria que cuenta con 13 millones de bases de pares y es capaz de producir compuestos antibióticos. [Leer +]Fuente: AgenciasChile Tecnológico, una ventana al futuro
Antonio Marques, author of the blog Science in Review, has just presented the results of the Group Writing Project entitled Science Linked: BACTERIA. Here is the list with all the submissions:
Adventures in Bacteria, at Brightest_Kidz
Artificial Life has Been Created at Evolution
Viruses versus Bacteria at Sciencebase
Slowburn Treatment for Chronic Disease at Sciencebase
The Froth of the Liquid Jade at Twisted Bacteria
An Unfortunate Truth...
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