To see how microgravity changes certain microbes, researchers sent bacteria-infecting viruses called bacteriophages to the ...
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Spaceflight makes bacteriophages better at infecting and killing bacteria
Bacteriophage T7, a virus that preys on E. coli, becomes a more effective killer after spending time aboard the International ...
Bacteria and viruses are often lumped together as germs, and they share many characteristics. They’re invisible to the human eye. They’re everywhere. And both can make us sick. Bacteria and viruses ...
The dangers for infection aren’t only caused by microbes, but also by the molecular signals they release. To detect and neutralize these signals, may be the next era for infectious disease control.” — ...
The gut bacterium Bacteroides fragilis has long presented researchers with a paradox. It has been associated with colorectal ...
Chronic hepatitis D coinfection affects an estimated 12 million people globally, with higher prevalence in low-income and ...
An oncologist explains the findings.
A bacteriophage is a virus that infects and replicates within bacteria. Image by Dr. Victor Padilla-Sanchez, PhD - Own work (CC BY-SA 4.0) A bacteriophage is a virus that infects and replicates within ...
The idea that a single-celled bacterium can defend itself against viruses in a similar way as the 1.8-trillion-cell human immune system is still “mind-blowing” for molecular biologist Joshua W. Modell ...
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