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Life on Mars? Studies Suggest Bacteria-Like Organisms Could Exist
New findings indicate that Mars' past conditions may have supported microbial life. Research draws parallels with extremophiles—microorganisms that thrive in extreme environments on Earth. Studies on bacteria like Helicobacter pylori suggest that if life exists on Mars, it might resemble resilient microbes found in human stomachs. Scientists cont...
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New AI Tool Can Track Your Location Using Microorganisms On Your Body
The innovation allows researchers to identify whether someone visited the beach, deboarded at a nearby train station or took a walk through the park.
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How Does Antimicrobial Resistance Work In Your Body?
In this article, we will explore how AMR develops, its impact on the human body, and the pros and cons of this biological phenomenon.
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How To Clean Copper Water Bottles - Try These 4 Effective Tips
According to Ayurveda, copper has natural purification properties that help kill moulds, fungi, bacteria and other such microorganisms in the water.
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Indian Student In UK Develops Revolutionary Carbon-Extracting Biomaterial
An Indian student at University College London (UCL) is working on a new construction biomaterial that uses living microorganisms to extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
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Climate Change Could Make Earth's Oldest Microorganisms Dominant in Oceans, Study Reveals
New research highlights a significant shift in marine ecosystems due to climate change. Prokaryotes, the oldest and smallest microorganisms on Earth, are expected to become more dominant as ocean temperatures rise. These microorganisms, which include bacteria and archaea, play a crucial role in marine nutrient cycles and food chains. However, their...
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Why Is It Important To Nourish You From Within? Expert Shares Insight On Gut Health
At the epicentre of gut health lies the microbiome, an ecosystem of trillions of microorganisms residing in our digestive tract. Read on.
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Scientists Use Bacteria To Convert CO2 In The Air Into Bioplastic
Researchers have discovered a novel microorganism that can convert today's CO2 into biodegradable plastic in the future.
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Virovore: Scientists Discover An Organism That Eats Viruses
The research was carried out by a team from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and it discovered virus-eating microscopic organisms.
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Want A Healthier Gut? Adding Spices And Herbs To Your Meals Could Do The Trick, Says Study
Adding a few pinches of herbs and spices to your meals could possibly give your gut a healthy boost.
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Did You Know: Tomatoes May Help Promote Gut Health - Expert Reveals
It was found that the gut microorganisms were changed in the pigs, toward a more favourable profile after two weeks of consuming a diet high in tomatoes.
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Nearly 1,000 Species of Microbes Discovered in Frozen Tibetan Plateau, Surviving in Extreme Conditions
Researchers have identified nearly 1,000 new species of microbes in the frozen Tibetan Plateau. The scientists set out to identify and discover microorganisms in 21 Tibetan glaciers between 2016 and 2020, The Tibetan Plateau is considered one of the harshest environments on the planet. They identified and catalogued 968 species of microorganisms fo...
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Yes Maskne (Acne Caused By Face Masks) Exists And Heres How To Avoid It
Masks can be home to various bacteria and other microorganisms due to the sweating and warm they may cause on the face. Here's how to prevent Maskne.
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Scientists Revive Microbes From 100 Million Years Ago
Scientists have successfully revived microbes that had lain dormant at the bottom of the sea since the age of the dinosaurs, allowing the organisms to eat and even multiply after eons in the deep.
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Geely Claims Its New SUV Can Fight The Coronavirus
With the Coronavirus scare looming large, Chinese manufacturer Geely, has revealed a new SUV called Icon, which has an N95 level of air filtration and can prevent microorganisms like viruses and bacteria from entering the cabin.
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Life on Mars? Studies Suggest Bacteria-Like Organisms Could Exist
New findings indicate that Mars' past conditions may have supported microbial life. Research draws parallels with extremophiles—microorganisms that thrive in extreme environments on Earth. Studies on bacteria like Helicobacter pylori suggest that if life exists on Mars, it might resemble resilient microbes found in human stomachs. Scientists cont...
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New AI Tool Can Track Your Location Using Microorganisms On Your Body
The innovation allows researchers to identify whether someone visited the beach, deboarded at a nearby train station or took a walk through the park.
-
How Does Antimicrobial Resistance Work In Your Body?
In this article, we will explore how AMR develops, its impact on the human body, and the pros and cons of this biological phenomenon.
-
How To Clean Copper Water Bottles - Try These 4 Effective Tips
According to Ayurveda, copper has natural purification properties that help kill moulds, fungi, bacteria and other such microorganisms in the water.
-
Indian Student In UK Develops Revolutionary Carbon-Extracting Biomaterial
An Indian student at University College London (UCL) is working on a new construction biomaterial that uses living microorganisms to extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
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Climate Change Could Make Earth's Oldest Microorganisms Dominant in Oceans, Study Reveals
New research highlights a significant shift in marine ecosystems due to climate change. Prokaryotes, the oldest and smallest microorganisms on Earth, are expected to become more dominant as ocean temperatures rise. These microorganisms, which include bacteria and archaea, play a crucial role in marine nutrient cycles and food chains. However, their...
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Why Is It Important To Nourish You From Within? Expert Shares Insight On Gut Health
At the epicentre of gut health lies the microbiome, an ecosystem of trillions of microorganisms residing in our digestive tract. Read on.
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Scientists Use Bacteria To Convert CO2 In The Air Into Bioplastic
Researchers have discovered a novel microorganism that can convert today's CO2 into biodegradable plastic in the future.
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Virovore: Scientists Discover An Organism That Eats Viruses
The research was carried out by a team from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and it discovered virus-eating microscopic organisms.
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Want A Healthier Gut? Adding Spices And Herbs To Your Meals Could Do The Trick, Says Study
Adding a few pinches of herbs and spices to your meals could possibly give your gut a healthy boost.
-
Did You Know: Tomatoes May Help Promote Gut Health - Expert Reveals
It was found that the gut microorganisms were changed in the pigs, toward a more favourable profile after two weeks of consuming a diet high in tomatoes.
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Nearly 1,000 Species of Microbes Discovered in Frozen Tibetan Plateau, Surviving in Extreme Conditions
Researchers have identified nearly 1,000 new species of microbes in the frozen Tibetan Plateau. The scientists set out to identify and discover microorganisms in 21 Tibetan glaciers between 2016 and 2020, The Tibetan Plateau is considered one of the harshest environments on the planet. They identified and catalogued 968 species of microorganisms fo...
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Yes Maskne (Acne Caused By Face Masks) Exists And Heres How To Avoid It
Masks can be home to various bacteria and other microorganisms due to the sweating and warm they may cause on the face. Here's how to prevent Maskne.
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Scientists Revive Microbes From 100 Million Years Ago
Scientists have successfully revived microbes that had lain dormant at the bottom of the sea since the age of the dinosaurs, allowing the organisms to eat and even multiply after eons in the deep.
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Geely Claims Its New SUV Can Fight The Coronavirus
With the Coronavirus scare looming large, Chinese manufacturer Geely, has revealed a new SUV called Icon, which has an N95 level of air filtration and can prevent microorganisms like viruses and bacteria from entering the cabin.
