#microbiology

#microbiology

The discovery of living microbes in 2 billion-year-old rock may challenge existing theories about the evolution of life on Earth.

Luca, our earliest ancestor, indicates life on Earth began swiftly, suggesting the potential for abundant life elsewhere in the universe.

A research team led by Dr. Wolfe-Simon found a life form capable of using arsenic instead of phosphorus, altering perceptions of biochemical life.

Youcef Sellam's research connects microbial fossil detection techniques to potential Martian life exploration.

Ancient viruses preserved in glaciers can provide insights into climate change adaptation over thousands of years.

The discovery of over 1,700 dormant viruses in the Guliya Glacier links climate change to ancient viral communities. Most viruses are previously unknown.

Research on viruses in glacier ice reveals their adaptation to climate changes over 41,000 years, offering insights into past ecosystems and climate conditions.

The skin can produce its own antibodies, suggesting a novel target for needle-free vaccine development.

Poxviruses manipulate host ribosomes to enhance their protein production by altering the ribosomal structure, not its composition, during infection.

Researchers successfully induced endosymbiosis in the lab for the first time, shedding light on this pivotal evolutionary process.

Microbial diversity in the Earth's subsurface may exceed that of surface environments, challenging previous assumptions.

Lab-made synthetic organisms pose unprecedented risks, potentially endangering life on Earth as they could bypass natural immune defenses.

Microscopic world beauty captured through bacterial photography.

Elevating bacteria through artistic imagination while honoring their presence and potential.

Microbial adaptability in space poses a potential health risk due to enhanced virulence of certain bacteria under microgravity conditions.

Bacteria may offer a natural solution to break down PFAS chemicals, improving environmental cleanup strategies.

Antimicrobial resistance could revert us to a pre-antibiotic era, posing threats to global health.

Dr. Sylvia Omulo's research on harmless microbes offers insights for combating AMR.

Increased use of disinfectants in urban settings may contribute to the rise of disinfectant-resistant superbugs.

Phage therapy demonstrates potential as a solution to antibiotic resistance in bacterial infections.

Superbugs like MRSA pose significant global health risks due to rising antibiotic resistance, leading to over a million deaths annually.

Microbes may travel long distances on high-level winds, highlighting the risk of antibiotic resistance spreading across regions.

Scientists discovered over 600 distinct viruses on toothbrushes and showerheads, predominantly helpful bacteriophages that may aid in combating antibiotic-resistant infections.

Bacteria can effectively assist in art restoration, offering a modern, less damaging alternative to traditional methods.

Bacterial diversity arises from phase variation, enabling adaptive gene expression changes.

Phage therapy, once overlooked, is regaining interest in combating antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections.

Alan Hauser, MD, PhD, awarded the 2024 Tripartite Legacy Faculty Prize for excellence in research and education in microbiology and immunology.