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Living Microorganisms In Dust Might Be Dangerous To Human Health

It’s normal to not like dust, which consists of dead skin, hair, bugs, soil, animal fur, and so on, as it gets everywhere, on desks, windows, and even inside your computer. Even though it might seem harmless, the dust is housing…

December 12, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Human Gut Bacteria Present Over 6,000 Antibiotic-Resistant Genes

A new study, in which the University of Birmingham participated, revealed that human gut bacteria present more than 6,000 antibiotic-resistant genes that allow the microorganisms to be immune to antibiotics. While that might be beneficial since the intestinal microbiota is living…

December 5, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Smartphones Are The Filthiest Objects We Use On A Daily Basis

Are you frequently using your mobile phone while you’re on the toilet? If so, you will not do that anymore after you read about the results of a recent study that concluded that smartphones are the filthiest objects we use on…

December 4, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Bacteria In The Subway – Each Rider Travels In A Swarm Of Microorganisms

A recent study carried out by the University of Hong Kong revealed that each subway line in the city has its own bacteria but riders mix them and carry them across the entire subway system. Similar studies conducted in Boston…

August 2, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

New Study Proves that Bacteria Go Extinct

A new joint study elaborated by the University of British Columbia, Caltech, and Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory has proven that bacteria will go extinct at substantial rates although they avoid the mass extinction suffered by other species. This contradicts the…

July 31, 2018 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Bacteria Living In Briny Chemicals Increase Chances For Life On Mars And Icy Moons

An international team of scientists studied how bacteria behaved in salty chemical compounds and observed that bacteria could survive in briny chemicals, some compounds that are also found on Mars and icy moons in our Solar System, such as Europa and…

July 6, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Disease Outbreaks Related To Swimming Pools And Hot Tubs Are Caused By Parasites And Bacteria

Hotels are to blame for about 30% of all disease outbreaks in the United States associated with chlorinated or purified water, like that found in swimming pools and hot tubs, from 2000 to 2014, a new report released by the…

May 18, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Plastic Waste In The Oceans Affects The Marine Bacteria Growth, With Consequences On The Whole Marine Ecosystem

The plastic poured into the sea releases organic compounds that stimulate the growth of marine bacteria, according to a recent study. The research, published in the journal Nature Communications, reveals that the plastic waste releases up to 23,600 metric tons…

April 13, 2018 · by Joe Blair · 0

Venus Atmosphere Can Hold Microbial Life

Researchers have already established that Mars had liquid water rivers and lakes on its surface during its early stages of life. Also, many astronomers started to look to Titan, one of the largest Saturn’s moons, and Europa, one of the…

April 2, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Scientists Have Sequenced Termite’s Gut Microbiome

Termites are often called “silent destroyers” because they can hide and multiply in your house or yard without any immediate signs of deterioration. All termites consume cellulose-based plant materials. Even more, the termites eat wood. Just recently, scientists were able to…

February 21, 2018 · by Joe Blair · 0