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Tag: bacteriaMaking Tumors More Sensitive to Chemotherapy Bacterial shells deliver a double whammy to cancer. Engineering mice with a fat-burning strategy from bacteria keeps the animals thin. Bacteria could make acrylic glass from sugar. Synthetic biology could yield microbes that fight cavities and produce vitamins. Self-propelled microbots navigate through blood vessels. Single-celled organisms could be "trained" to deliver drugs. Detecting Pollution with Living Biosensors Color-coded bacteria light the way to oil spills at sea. Better Bug to Make Cellulosic Ethanol A new strain of bacteria could make cellulosic ethanol cheaper. Gene-silencing techniques for bacteria could mean better treatments for infections and more-efficient biofuel production. Pillowy Antibacterial Polymers Researchers have discovered that if the films coating medical devices are soft enough, bacteria won't stick to them. Using Viruses to Kill Bacteria In the fight against infection, viruses may take up where antibiotics leave off. Bacterial Battle Generates New Antibiotics Scientists have revealed the hidden diversity of natural antibiotics using a new approach that pits one type of bacteria against another. The microbes within us could explain rising allergy rates. New technologies will shed light on how beneficial bacteria might help our health. Deadly Bacteria from Outer Space Salmonella bacteria grown on the space shuttle showed odd genetic activity, becoming much more virulent. |
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