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MicrobeWorld Radio Series Finale
Hello Microbeworld Radio listeners. As of Monday, November 17, 2008, the MicrobeWorld Radio daily 90 second audio podcast has ended. There will be no more…
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Blackbox Bioreactos in the Dirt
The microbes in dirt that break down organic matter and produce carbon dioxide and nutrients have very complex communities.
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Sponges and bacteria
Bacteria that live in marine sponges may hold the key to discovering the next wonder drug. But first, scientists have to be able to grow those bacteria in the…
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330 Views
Probiotics and E. Coli
Canadian scientists have found that probiotics that help maintain a healthy gut might also protect against E. coli.
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Antifungal Hallucinations
A small but significant number of patients on a common antifungal drug have reported experiencing vibrant hallucinations.
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Bioaugmentation of Floating Crude Oil
Oil spill clean-up crews may soon get help from a combination of microbes and fertilizer chemicals that can convert crude oil into carbon dioxide, water, and…
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MRSA On the Border
A University of Texas scientist discovered that there are higher rates of antibiotic resistance in the U.S. than in Mexico.
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Virus Clues
A Portland State professor studies viruses that live in volcanic hot springs for clues to gene regulation.
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The Salt Effect
New research shows a high salt diet may trigger the bacterium responsible for ulcers to become more virulent.
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Ethanol and lactose intolerance
Lactic acid bacteria can lead to costly shutdowns when it contaminates corn used for ethanol production.
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Earthworms
Earthworms are probably a common sight in your garden. They have a unique body structure to allow for their underground lifestyle.
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Microbial fuel cells
An environmental engineer at Penn State has created a fuel cell that produces electricity using waste from the Penn State Water Treatment Facility.
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Antibiotic Coating
Scientists at the University of Southern Mississippi discovered that by attaching antibiotics directly to a medical device, they can reduce the rate of…
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Bacteria and Bighorns
Scientists trying to boost the bighorn sheep populations in the American West have recently discovered their recovery is being hindered by pneumonia.
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Citrus Greening
First detected in Florida crops in 2005, citrus greening has become a major problem for growers.
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Aflatoxins in birdseed
Some bulk birdseeds might contain high levels of toxic compounds.
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A bacterial polymer cleaning up contamination
Scientists at the Savannah River National Lab have discovered a genetically modified bacterium is able to convert uranium and chromium from dangerous metal into…
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Ancient Battle
Scientists believe an ancient virus may have something to do with why humans are vulnerable to infection by HIV.
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Role of microbes in healthy coral reefs
A healthy reef has equal numbers of microbes that produce food and eat the food produced. When humans enter the picture, that balance is thrown off and the reef…
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Subsurface environments
Avoiding contamination of the equipment is just one challenge faced by microbiologists drilling in the subsurface.
