bacteria

Recent surveys have revealed more than 80 percent of the water does not contain enough oxygen in the summer, killing off fish, crabs, oysters and plant life. The Chesapeake Bay Initiative, a multi-state agreement, was developed to change that.

Scientists from the University of Sheffield, UK have demonstrated that some bacteria named Nostoc could be used to power our future hydrogen cars. Their research was published in the journal Bioinformatics, and it could have powerful green consequences for the environment.

When you’re going to have a baby, or just had a baby, it’s instinctive to become fiercely protective. Newborn babies’ immune systems are just developing, and all parents want to avoid germs, illness and disease. In an effort to help protect against germs and bacteria many parents turn to popular ‘antibacterial’ products. But some may wonder if these products are really as safe and effective as they claim.

On World Water Day, as on every other day, some 2.5 billion people are "doing their business" somewhere other than in a toilet or latrine. Thatis not a statistic many people want to examine too closely, but it is crucial data for efforts to meet the Millennium Development Goals on improving global sanitation and reducing child mortality.

UCLA researchers have developed a biofuel using E. Coli bacteria that has more energy density than ethanol and doesn't have to be mixed with gasoline to provide power for a vehicle.

Many of us no longer want to jump on the antibiotic bandwagon each time we get a sore throat or infection. These apprehensions are well-founded considering the more recent occurrences of Candida and fungal infections that are thought to be caused by antibiotics

If we end up in the future driving cars powered by hydrogen, it may be thanks to bacteria. And I say some toxic bacteria in Shasta County are teaching scientists some important lessons.

Irish scientists have isolated a bacterium that can convert a toxic waste product into safe, biodegradable plastic. This week, scientists Kevin O'Connor and Patrick Ward, of the Department of Industrial Microbiology at University College Dublin, announced that they have discovered a bacterial strain that uses styrene, a toxic byproduct of the polystyrene industry (which produces Styrofoam, among other things), as fuel to make a type of biodegradable plastic, polyhydroxyalkanoate, known as PHA.

This article looks at the potential increase in bacteria and bugs that can be caused by fortnightly rubbish collections and explains useful tips on how to minimise these risks.