Flagella-free survival: How bacteria evolve by shedding their 'wheels'
A research group has discovered an interesting way that bacteria adapt to their environment. Their study, published in ...
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Researchers Use Bacteria to Convert Plastic Waste Into Human Therapeutics, Including Insulin
A new study from the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology describes a novel biological method to convert mixed municipal waste-like fractions – including food scraps, plastics, and textiles – into ...
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New maternity unit at Royal Victoria Hospital could be delayed by another four years in 'worst case' scenario
That would be the “worst-case scenario” for the beleaguered hospital, which is already almost 10 years behind schedule. ...
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Why do kids with cancer in the Global South have such low survival rates?
In wealthy countries, a child diagnosed with cancer often has an excellent chance of survival. But in lower resource ...
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For a kid with cancer, where they live has a huge impact on whether they'll survive
In wealthy countries, a child diagnosed with cancer often has an excellent chance of survival. But in lower resource ...
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Middle-school student scientists discover cancer-fighting compound in goose poop
The students also programmed a specialized robot to isolate bacterial colonies and conduct bioassays, testing for ...
How a middle schooler found a new compound in a piece of goose poop
A group of young students became bonafide biomedical scientists before they even started high school. Through a partnership ...
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What is Pseudomonas? Potentially deadly bacteria found in water outlets of Belfast maternity unit
Earlier this year it was revealed that the maternity hospital opening was facing a new delay after high levels of bacteria pseudomonas were discovered in its water system. Pseudomonas aeruginosa ...
The Irish News15d
Pseudomonas bacteria found in 459 water outlets of new maternity unit – Diane Dodds
It was revealed earlier this year that the maternity hospital opening was facing a new delay after high levels of the bacteria pseudomonas were found in water systems. The hospital had been ...