Scientists are exploring a bacteria that consumes methane to produce biodegradable plastics. Called Methylocystis ...

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Patagonia’s ‘living rocks’ hold ancient bacterial biofilms, offering insights into early life and potential bioengineering ...

The Patagonian Living Rocks are giant bacterial biofilms that have been forming for billions of years. These ancient ...

The ability of bacteria to control the biophysical properties of their membrane phospholipids allows them to thrive in a wide range of physical environments. Fatty acid biosynthesis is an energy ...

Moreover, STE treatment increased the relative abundance of Firmicutes and Actinobacteria at the phylum level. At the genus level, the STE group showed a significantly increased relative abundance of ...

112, is of special interest. It is a thermophile Ascomycete producing perithecia which in many respects resemble those of the genus Chætomium.

Onions (Allium cepa) are considered to be a highly nutritious vegetable. They contain phytochemicals, compounds plants produce to ward off harmful bacteria, viruses, and fungi. These phytochemicals ...

Immune cells, specifically macrophages, convert ingested bacteria into essential nutrients for protein synthesis and energy production, rather than storing them in compartments.

Understanding the world within: Study reveals new insights into phage--bacteria interactions in the gut microbiome Date: February 25, 2025 Source: Baylor College of Medicine Summary: Researchers ...