Underground microbes capture greenhouse gases
Researchers showed microbes living on the walls of underground caves can take up and store carbon dioxide and methane from the atmosphere.
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Engineering bacteria to fight antibiotic-resistant strains
Scientists engineered live bacteria to fight other, harmful bacteria that cause lung infections. This could be another way to tackle…
Childhood trauma can accelerate aging
Researchers find childhood neglect and abuse can accelerate aging, leaving those affected vulnerable to age-related diseases like dementia.
The gut microbiome influences motivation to exercise
Scientists showed bacteria in the guts of mice regulate production of the pleasure-inducing chemical dopamine during exercise.
A modified mumps vaccine for COVID-19
Researchers created a new vaccine candidate for COVID-19 using the existing measles, mumps, rubella vaccine.
Superconductivity in multi-layered graphene
Scientists discovered superconductivity in structures of four and five layers of graphene where alternating layers are twisted to a “magic…
Frequently moisturized infants are more likely to develop food allergies later in life
Researchers find that three-month-old infants who are moisturized several times a day are more likely to develop a food allergy by three…
New genetic markers for rheumatoid arthritis
Scientists uncovered new genetic risk factors for rheumatoid arthritis by comparing DNA from people across 5 ancestries. This research could…
Thinking like a bacterium can improve water quality
Researchers show mathematical models based on cell biology can help lake managers reduce toxic algal blooms and improve the quality of our…
How does COVID-19 affect our immune system?
Researchers show hospitalized patients recovering from COVID-19 have an overreactive immune system, which could cause worse symptoms and…