Tag: bacteria

How the most common bacteria in the oceans influence global nutrient flows

If you were to collect all organisms from the ocean surface down to 200 meters…

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Bacteria work together to thrive in difficult conditions

Although a fundamental concept of ecology suggests that the physical environment determines where organisms can…

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New research highlights the impact of surface properties on the movement of bacteria

As bacteria become more resistant to antibiotics, it will become more difficult to treat bacterial…

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Gut bacteria influence responses to immunotherapy in patients with asbestos-related cancer

A cancer study has found that certain gut bacteria can influence whether or not a…

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Shedding light on how oral bacteria can worsen rheumatoid arthritis

Periodontal disease, which affects the gums and tissues surrounding the teeth, is one of the…

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‘Ice bucket challenge’ shows that bacteria can anticipate the seasons

Bacteria use their internal 24-hour clocks to anticipate the arrival of new seasons, according to…

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Wide open: human oral bacteria reproduce via a rare form of cell division

One of the most diverse ecosystems in the world is closer than you think: right…

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Bacteria that can overcome the costs of vancomycin resistance in a laboratory setting

Staphylococcus aureus has the potential to develop durable vancomycin resistance, according to a study published…

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The composition of intestinal bacteria influences the effectiveness of the rotavirus vaccine

Certain types of gut bacteria may hinder the effectiveness of the rotavirus vaccine, according to…

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Immune system that bacteria use to respond to viral infections

Scientists at Montana State University have been studying unique immune systems for decades, and a…

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