#bacteria

#bacteria

Thunderstorms can spoil milk due to bacteria thriving in their warm and wet conditions, as historically noted by dairy workers.

Storing your toothbrush near the toilet exposes it to harmful bacteria and viruses.

Fatbergs can potentially be converted into fragrant chemicals for perfume through bioengineering, presenting an innovative solution to sewer waste issues.

Understanding the relationship between bacteria and drug efficacy is crucial for improving cancer treatment and drug trial success rates.

The discovery of two new bacteria species in deep-sea corals challenges the understanding of minimal genetic requirements for life.

Using electricity to kill bacteria around wounds could revolutionize wound care and prevent infections.

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

Viruses (phages) have been utilized to attack bacteria for centuries; bacteria have weaponized disabled virus pieces to kill competitors, contributing to biodiversity and defense mechanisms.