The ‘autistic’ gut has less diversity in microorganisms
The Gut-Brain Axis is IN, big time.. A lot of recent research focuses on how the gut microbial flora changes during disease states and another team has now shown that individuals with autism have less diversity in terms of the microbes (bacteria of the genera...
Beatrice The Biologist about ‘Your Intimate Surroundings’
Beatrice the Biologist drew this awesome picture.. Exactly what we're talking about here! Thank you BtB! ?
Why green veggies are good for your gut – get ‘sulfoquinovosed’
Sulfoquinovose (SQ), it's quite a mouthful :) SQ is a abundant sugar produced by photosynthetic organisms, such as leafy green vegetables, as a source of carbon and sulfur. It is the only sugar that contains sulfur, required to build proteins that sustain bacteria....
Bacterial virulence factors as target for anti-infectives
Targeting virulence factors, produced by bacteria to evade the immune system, is another approach to find new anti-infectives medications. In this light, Shapiro and Wencewicz investigated the virulence factor acinetobactin and its precursor produced by Acinetobacter...
A vaccine for Dengue fever?
Sanofi has now received approval for the use of Dengvaxia, a new vaccine against Dengue fever, in Brazil, Mexico and the Philippines. The vaccine has been tested in patients within the age range of 9-45 years, in whom three vaccination rounds resulted in the...
Fluorescent wound dressings signal infection
Researchers in the UK have developed a wound dressing that produces fluorescent light when it comes into contact with the toxins produced by a biofilm in which pathogenic bacteria are residing in the wound. The visual cue is supposedly helpful in starting antibiotic...
Zika virus outbreak in Brazil
Some facts about the current Zika virus 'outbreak' in Brazil: A few deaths have been reported in people who had been diagnosed with dengue fever and who died due to worsening symptoms. These patients were shown post-mortem to be infected with Zika virus. Worsening of...
Food Hacking Base at 32C3 needs your support!
And this year again, Food Hacking Base will be at 32C3 to promote all sorts of weird and mad food hacking. Support them via the link below: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/food-hacking-base-in-hamburg-during-32c3-with-you#/
Micro-organisms in paper form
A short moment of WAUW! for this artist! Celebrating life's diversity by creating micro organisms in paper form.. http://www.ufunk.net/en/artistes/rogan-brown/ The image above comes from http://www.ufunk.net/en/artistes/rogan-brown/
Bacteria 2 fashion
Bacillus subtilis natto is a species of bacteria that is used to ferment soy beans and their action results in the Japanese dish called Natto. Natto has powerful smell, strong flavor, and slimy texture. In addition to its use in the cuisine, they are now being...