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Bugs could help prevent global destruction for real by trapping underground CO2, that threatens our climate.
Last Updated: Thursday, January 19, 2012, 19:27
Researchers have unravelled the process by which an E coli strain triggers urinary tract infections and also induces the bladder to shed cells.
Last Updated: Wednesday, December 28, 2011, 16:12
A new kind of magnetic bug could open the way to biotech and nanotech uses, which scientists have identified, isolated and successfully grown.
Last Updated: Friday, November 18, 2011, 12:37
Bugs which collectively thrive in challenging environments are inspiring scientists to design smart robots for diagnostics and drug delivery, computers and artificial intelligence.
Last Updated: Tuesday, November 1, 2011, 12:24
Scientists claim to have created a billion-year-old bacterial enzyme and then trace its evolution through history to the modern day.
Last Updated: Wednesday, September 14, 2011, 08:55
The warming of the world`s oceans can cause serious illness and may cost millions of euros (dollars) in health care.
Last Updated: Friday, September 2, 2011, 22:34
Mysterious organisms in the dark depths of the ocean are converting carbon dioxide into a form useful for life.
Last Updated: Tuesday, August 30, 2011, 14:15
Panda poop contains bacteria, which could break down plant material in the way needed to tap biomass as a major new source of “biofuels``.
Last Updated: Tuesday, August 2, 2011, 11:32
Researchers claim to have shown for the first time that naturally occurring bacteria can help purify toxic water.
Last Updated: Saturday, July 23, 2011, 12:33
The fungi, named `Agni`s Fungi` are among the most heat-resistant eukaryotes on record.
Last Updated: Monday, July 4, 2011, 13:38
A biocolour-producing bacterial strain has been found in the soil of the arid Banni region of Kutch district.
Last Updated: Thursday, June 9, 2011, 09:09
A study has revealed that bacteria living on large, ancient trees are very important in helping forests grow, as they accumulate more moss which is useful for providing nitrogen.
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