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Category: Biology

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Disease-causing bacteria can grow on hydroponic microgreen mats

Posted on July 2, 2020June 24, 2025 by Gina Misra

Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes are two diarrhea-causing bacteria that can make you sick when eating contaminated produce. It…

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    Muscles lost in our primate ancestors still appear in humans

    Posted on June 15, 2020October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

    A review of previous anatomy studies found that some “ancient” muscles that are normally present in other primate species may be more…

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      Fungi influence the recovery of pollutants in the environment

      Posted on May 11, 2020December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

      Researchers found a hidden selenium cycle tied to manganese oxide minerals made by common soil fungi.

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        Tiny green organisms could have a big impact on polluted environments

        Posted on February 17, 2020December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

        Can photosynthetic organisms help clean up contamination? New research from @DominiqueChaput, @biominerals, @RadicalMicrobe & authors…

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          Which came first, the cysteine or the egg?

          Posted on February 13, 2020December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

          Scientists used to think cysteine was required to manufacture itself. Turns out, it isn't. In fact, cysteine slows down the manufacture of…

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            We can learn about life on other planets by studying viruses

            Posted on January 1, 2020December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

            Scientists from the University of Zurich and the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics, as well as the Icahn School of Medicine at…

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              A special kind of bacteria lets cement fix itself

              Posted on December 25, 2019October 31, 2022 by Sciworthy

              In an effort to make these carbon storage wells safer and more effective for long term use, a team of scientists decided to try a biological…

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                Dying coral reefs spring forward with new life

                Posted on December 12, 2019June 24, 2025 by Sciworthy

                Our coral reef ecosystems, often called “underwater rainforests,” are quickly changing. Coral reefs are elaborate and complex ecosystems…

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                  Antibiotic resistance is natural and it is everywhere

                  Posted on December 4, 2019October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

                  Antibiotic resistance is a major public health crisis worldwide as bacteria develop the ability to defend themselves against many, sometimes…

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                    Parkinson’s Disease and Antioxidant Treatment

                    Posted on October 23, 2019June 24, 2025 by Nathan Gock

                    Parkinson’s disease currently affects over 10 million people worldwide, and in the United States approximately 60,000 people are diagnosed…

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