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Sciworthy

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Category: Microbiology

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Could “iron snow” fuel life in Europa’s ocean?

Posted on June 6, 2024June 26, 2025 by Meri Herrero

Scientists calculated that microorganisms breathing iron oxide “snow” could produce enough energy to survive on Jupiter's icy moon…

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    Could microbes feed astronauts on Mars?

    Posted on April 8, 2024June 25, 2025 by Hunter Dulay

    Scientists found that photosynthesizing microbes grown on a synthetic mixture of Martian dust and astronaut pee could supplement a healthy…

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      Scientists tackle bleach-resistant spores

      Posted on March 11, 2024June 25, 2025 by Hunter Dulay

      Researchers found spore-producing microbes that can survive sanitization with 10 times the amount of bleach recommended in hospitals.

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        Can artificial light stop algal growth in caves?

        Posted on April 3, 2023April 10, 2023 by Sciworthy

        Scientists show changing the types of artificial lights used in tourist caves can help prevent growth of algae that damage stalactites and…

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          Are probiotics good for your health?

          Posted on March 9, 2023June 13, 2025 by Sciworthy

          Swedish scientists show taking probiotics for more than a month can improve gastrointestinal health and reduce inflammation.

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            Underground microbes capture greenhouse gases

            Posted on February 20, 2023December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

            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

              Posted on February 16, 2023February 16, 2023 by Ruby Costigan

              Scientists engineered live bacteria to fight other, harmful bacteria that cause lung infections. This could be another way to tackle…

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                Researchers link the Epstein-Barr virus to Multiple Sclerosis

                Posted on January 12, 2023June 12, 2025 by Sciworthy

                Scientists showed that proteins in the blood and spinal fluid of patients with MS mimic proteins found in the Epstein-Barr virus.

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                  Models can predict new treatments for pneumonia

                  Posted on January 9, 2023February 15, 2023 by Sciworthy

                  Scientists designed a mathematical model to replicate how specialized viruses called bacteriophages can treat mice with pneumonia. This…

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                    Human gut microbiota invade urban wildlife

                    Posted on January 2, 2023February 15, 2023 by Ruby Costigan

                    Scientists have shown urban bird, mammal and reptile microbiomes are similar to those of humans. This is one example of how urbanization is…

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