Turns Out Urine Isn’t Actually Sterile
New research debunks the myth that urine doesn’t contain bacteria…and calls traditional lab techniques into question
This Nasty Medieval Remedy Kills MRSA
An ancient brew could lead to modern-day drugs to fight the superbug
This Could Be the Tiniest Organism on Earth
Scientists capture an image of ultra-small bacteria
These New GMOs Need Artificial Compounds to Live
It’s genetic engineering with the safety on
Some Microbes Can Eat And Breathe Electricity
How many ways can life exist? Some recently discovered microbes can live on a cathode, apparently without the need for a carbon food-source
A Worm’s Gut Could Help Dispose of Plastic Trash
Microbes found in the guts of waxworms like to feast on polyethylene
Public Bathroom Bacteria: Not as Gross as You’d Think
Public restrooms are of no more of a health risk than your own home
New Understanding of Toxin-Loving Organisms May Help Tackle Pollution
A breakthrough in the understanding of how bacteria break down toxins using vitamin B12 could lead to improved cleanup methods
Researchers Trick E. Coli Into Making Propane
European researchers have taken an important first step toward renewable propane, powered by the sun
Your House’s Germs Are Yours, And They’ll Follow You If You Move
Your house is laced with microbes shed by your body
The Microbes That Make Cheese Taste Good Are Surprisingly Universal
Just a dozen different types of bacteria and fungi tend to dominate all different cheese types
Social Networking Prairie Dog Style
Prairie dog kisses might help spread the plague, and stopping the most promiscuous rodents could curb that disease’s reach
Lone Bacteria Are More Likely to Become Drug Resistant Than Big Colonies
This finding could help design ways to prevent antibiotic resistance
Checking the Claim: Can Probiotics Make You Smarter?
A researcher says a certain strain of gut bacteria can enhance brain power—but some critics aren’t sold
Doctors’ Stethoscopes Can Transmit Bacteria As Easily As Unwashed Hands
New research shows that the instruments could be a vector for bacterial infections—a concern, as they’re infrequently sterilized
An Artist Dyes Clothes and Quilts With Tuberculosis and Staph Bacteria
Anna Dumitriu combines bacteria and textile design to explore our relationship with microorganisms
Cheese Made From Bacteria Between Your Toes and Other Bizarre Bio Art
With groundbreaking (and controversial) projects, artists are starting a conversation about the future of synthetic biology
What Drives a Sloth’s Ritualistic Trek to Poop?
Scientists trace the odd bathroom behavior to relationships with bacteria and moths that inhabit their fur
Five Reasons Why You Should Probably Stop Using Antibacterial Soap
As the FDA recently noted, antibacterial products are no more effective than soap and water, and could be dangerous
Is Candy That Fights Cavities Too Good To Be True?
Researchers in Berlin find that sweets containing a special probiotic may help you avoid the dentist’s chair
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