The findings, published in Cell, could enable new developments in clean energy and industrial biotechnology. By identifying how these bacteria expel electrons externally, the researchers offer a ...

Breathing, at its core, is about moving electrons. In humans and most other organisms, oxygen acts as the final destination ...

The findings could enable new developments in clean energy and industrial biotechnology. A team led by Rice University bioscientist Caroline Ajo-Franklin has discovered how certain bacteria ...

Scientists at Rice University have discovered a bizarre type of bacteria that utilizes electricity for respiration instead of ...

Scotland’s biotechnology sector is celebrating the launch of the country’s first open-access 300-litre fermenter, which has ...

Discovered in bacteria by Nobel Prize winners Emmanuelle ... 5 The possibilities of this technology for industrial biotechnology are almost limitless, as it combines precision with the versatility ...

Industrial microbiology is a branch of applied microbiology ... Others: Industrial biotechnology is also applied in textile manufacturing processes, including bio-polishing and de-sizing, that ...

NASA scientists have accidentally uncovered 26 previously unknown species of bacteria—a discovery that challenges current ...

Scotland's biotech sector is celebrating a major milestone with the launch of the nation's first open-access 300-litre ...

The study appeared May 7 in the journal Nature. While encouraging, the engineered bacteria are far from resolving industrial pollution on their own. Not only are their "appetites" limited ...

Over the last few years, however, we've found a growing number of cases where bacteria have evolved the ability to break down such chemicals, like industrial contaminants and plastics ...