Bacteria

Scientists discover microbes in the Alps and Arctic that can digest plastic at low temperatures

May 10, 2023 // 0 Comments

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer Image: Beat Stierli Scientists from Switzerland have identified 19 novel strains of cold-adapted specialist bacteria and fungi [...]

Angelina Hesse – Enabling Bacterial Cultures

September 27, 2022 // 0 Comments

We invite you to read the story of "Lina" Hesse - Unsung agar hero [...]

German scientists identify microbe that could help degrade polyurethane-based plastics

March 27, 2020 // 0 Comments

A group of bacteria is capable of ingesting toxic organic compounds as a source of carbon, nitrogen and energy: Frontiers in Microbiology [...]

Taming electrons with bacteria parts and a little ‘blood’ – a new synthetic biology system

January 20, 2020 // 0 Comments

A tunnel of bacteria proteins could act as a highway for transferring electrons to destinations of our choosing, with potential applications for new medicines or fuels: Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology. [...]

Bacteria injections help the immune system fight cancer

September 23, 2019 // 0 Comments

After decades of mouse studies, bacterial immunotherapy looks set for a return to oncology clinics; Frontiers in Oncology [...]

Altering how cyanobacteria capture light from the Sun can impact their health

July 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

Researchers have identified a gene mutation in cyanobacteria that creates resistance to free radicals, and could be used to accelerate cell growth in biotech applications; Frontiers in Microbiology [...]

Superbugs have colonized the International Space Station – but there’s a silver lining

March 25, 2019 // 0 Comments

An antimicrobial coating made of precious metals reduced growth of bacteria on contamination-prone surfaces inside the ISS, where extreme conditions can foster antibiotic-resistant superbugs; Frontiers in Microbiology [...]

Clues to Martian life found in Chilean desert

March 1, 2019 // 1 Comment

A trial NASA rover mission in the Mars-like Atacama desert has successfully recovered subterranean organisms -- strange, scattered, salt-resistant bacteria that could lead the search for Martian life deeper underground; Frontiers in Microbiology [...]