Medicine & TechnologyInitially thought of as a plant, scientists confirmed that zombie worms (Osedax) feed on the bones and animal carcasses that sink at the bottom of the sea. Check out this bizarre sea creature in this article.
Scientists found out that the bacteria under the Neisseriaceae family evolved to survive in the oral cavity. Continue reading to understand the significance of the study.
Research demonstrated a material based on boron nitride nanoparticles as a substitute for antibiotics. Read to know more about this new nanotechnology.
A new study found a combination of betadine and silver colloidal gel effectively eliminates infection-causing bacteria, suggesting a superior approach to treatment. Read the article to know more.
Bacterial colonies work together to ensure the survival of all individuals. Read on to find out how the colony punishes selfish freeloading strains and how it affects the rest of the colony.
Researchers report a new low-calorie sweetener that could replace the white sugar table and is even good for gut microbes. Read the article to learn more.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned that a fatal melioidosis disease caused Burkholderia pseudomallei arrived in the country. Read on to know about this deadly this bacteria.
CDC confirmed that Burkholderia pseudomallei bacteria is present in soil and water samples from the Mississippi Gulf Coast, which causes melioidosis. Continue reading to know how to deal with the disease and how to prevent it.
Green vegetables are long regarded for their numerous health benefits, but they may also hold the secret to combating drug-resistant bacteria. Read on to discover how a supplement derived from cruciferous vegetables could revolutionize infection treatment.
A fungus considered to be a master manipulator bewitches male flies to unwilling necrophilia with dead female flies for it to survive. Read the article to know more details.
Researchers have combined biology with robotics to make microrobots, a potential treatment for cancer. Read to know more about this new development in nanotech.
Feeding fish in a popular British tourist spot caused a strange bacterial infection that killed almost all fish in the lake. Read this article to know the full story.
Researchers at the University of São Paulo discovered a number of bioactive substances in a marine sponge that demonstrated their ability to kill germs that are immune to the antibiotics. Continue reading to know more about the novel bacteria.