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Atacama Desert
Earth

Researchers found evidence of living microbes in the driest environment

Jay Kakade

In a new study, researchers conducted DNA-based analyses to confirm the high abundance of bacterial life in the Atacama Desert, one of the most...

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Environment

New cyanobacteria naturally captures carbon dioxide

Jay Kakade

In a collaboration, the researchers at the Wyss Institute at Harvard University and the University of Palermo have discovered a new strain of cyanobacteria....

Corals and sponges around a thriving tropical coral reef
Environment

Insights into the role of microbes in coral thermal bleaching

Pranjal Malewar

Microbes impact coral bleaching susceptibility in new study.

image showing kitchen
Psychology

Kitchen bacteria might not be as harmful as you think

Pranjal Malewar

The core microbiota persisted despite considerable differences between kitchens in the study.

Microscope image showing C difficile on hospital gown fibres before (left) and after (right) disinfectant treatment
Health

Hospital gowns retain superbugs even after being treated with disinfectant

Pranjal Malewar

Surgical gowns and other apparel masks, footwear, gloves) fill two needs: 1. protecting patients from microorganisms conveyed by the surgical team or patients themselves,...

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