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Scientists discovered two gut bacteria that produce serotonin and normalize digestion in mice, opening new paths to treat irritable bowel syndrome. People with IBS have lower levels of one of these bacteria.
What scientists thought were 540-million-year-old traces of tiny worms turned out to be fossilized bacteria and algae, some visible to the naked eye. The discovery rewrites our understanding of when small animals first appeared on Earth.
A groundbreaking study of over 750 Nobel Prize and major discoveries reveals that new tools and methods, not just funding or theory, drive most scientific breakthroughs. The findings could help us predict and accelerate future discoveries across all fields of science.
Scientists in Brazil discovered that 540-million-year-old fossils once thought to be traces of early animals were actually preserved communities of bacteria and algae. The finding reshapes our understanding of when complex life first emerged on Earth.
Scientists in Egypt have discovered bacteria that can degrade one of the hardest plastics to recycle. The breakthrough could transform how we tackle toxic plastic pollution worldwide. #
Scientists have found that transplanting youthful gut bacteria into older mice reversed liver damage and suppressed a cancer-linked gene. This discovery could open new doors for treating age-related liver disease, which affects nearly 40% of adults.
Scientists discovered E. coli bacteria can rotate tiny discs using only the swirling motion of their bodies and tails, like invisible motors working from a distance. This mind-bending finding could revolutionize how we design microscopic machines.
German scientists discovered three bacteria species working together to digest toxic plastic chemicals that single microbes couldn't handle. The cooperative "consortium" breaks down harmful phthalates found in everyday products, opening new doors for cleaning up plastic pollution.
Scientists discovered that living bacteria inside fog droplets actively break down air pollutants like formaldehyde, transforming our understanding of fog from sterile mist to a helpful ecosystem. These tiny air cleaners grow and multiply while purifying the air we breathe.
University of Minnesota researchers discovered how to prevent gum disease by disrupting bacterial "conversations" rather than destroying bacteria. The breakthrough could reshape how we treat infections throughout the body.
University of Toronto researchers discovered a single protein that both detects and destroys viruses infecting bacteria, potentially revolutionizing how we fight infections. This compact defender could help develop safer treatments for antibiotic-resistant diseases.
Scientists discovered millions of bacteria living in fog droplets that actively grow, multiply, and consume pollutants like formaldehyde. This microscopic ecosystem could be quietly improving air quality in ways we never understood before.
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have engineered bacteria that naturally thrive without oxygen to invade and consume cancer tumors from their oxygen-starved cores. The breakthrough includes a safety switch that only activates the bacteria's survival mechanism when enough have gathered inside the tumor, preventing them from spreading to healthy tissue.
Scientists discovered living bacteria inside fog droplets that actively eat formaldehyde and other air pollutants while floating in the atmosphere. Nature might have its own microscopic air purification system working above our heads.
Viruses that attack bacteria have revealed a critical weakness that could lead to powerful new antibiotics. The discovery offers hope as drug-resistant infections claim tens of thousands of American lives each year.
Two college students in India spent 11 months isolating bacteria that naturally glow in the dark, opening doors for pollution monitoring and medical research. Their curiosity about why oceans shimmer at night led to a discovery that could help protect our planet.
Scientists just proved that hardy bacteria can survive the crushing forces of asteroid impacts, bringing us closer to understanding whether life on Earth came from space. The findings could reshape how we think about life's origins and where to search for it in the universe.
Scientists blasted a super-tough microbe with pressures 30,000 times stronger than Earth's atmosphere, and 60% survived. The discovery suggests life could hitchhike between planets on asteroid debris.
Scientists at Lancaster University found that fluoroquinolone antibiotics don't just kill bacteria—they supercharge our immune cells to fight harder. The discovery could help doctors choose the best antibiotics for each patient's unique needs.
Viruses evolved aboard the International Space Station returned to Earth with a surprise power: they could kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria better than their Earth-bound counterparts. This accidental discovery could help scientists develop new treatments for dangerous infections.
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