Whenever disease-causing bacteria encounter a new obstacle, they have a way to overcome it by exchanging DNA with their relatives in order to adapt to a new environments and conditions.  This revelations by scientists from NIAID seem to settle the long-standing question of the origin, the how and why of two diseases.  Toxic Shock Syndrome […]

A unique group of nearly 40 new bacteria, which can be found almost everywhere, even in the absence of air, when given the right kind of food, has the capability to produce oxygen.
We can think of very many possible applications in this aspect.  They could supply air tanks for deep-sea activities, or treat deep-wound injuries, […]