Scientists have discovered a species of bacteria that can act as electric wiring, according to a new study. The bacteria, named Ca. Electrothrix yaqonensis, could usher in a "new era of ...

But bacteria, far older than modern organisms such as humans and plants, have evolved other ways to respire in oxygen-deprived environments, including deep-sea vents and the human gut.

Oregon State University researchers say scientists have found a new species of bacteria that could lead to a whole new era of bioelectric devices. Researchers say they discovered a new cable ...

It involves using bacteria to produce fibers that can help heal bones. Sabrina Kopf, Ph.D. in Polymer Technology, has investigated a special type of bioplastic, polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA ...

Lariocidin hits drug-resistant bacteria where others fail — by hijacking the ribosome at a new site, bypassing defences, and opening the door to a new generation of antibiotics. Lariocidin ...

Woolite is recalling over 16,000 bottles of delicate laundry detergent sold exclusively at Amazon due to the potential presence of bacteria, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — In the quest to take the “forever” out of “forever chemicals,” bacteria might be our ally. Most remediation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) involves adsorbing and ...

These bacteria have evolved the ability to resist treatment with antibiotics, and it's making them more deadly and harder to treat. Millions of people die as a direct result of bacterial ...

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But surfing, splashing or swimming at some of Southern California’s most popular beaches could result in severe illnesses due to high levels of bacteria in the water, officials say. The Los ...