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Exploring microbial electrosynthesis at Washington University in St. Louis
Dr Arpita Bose discusses research into bioelectrochemical systems and microbial electrosynthesis at the Department of Biology, Washington University.
Pioneering £3m initiative to overcome anti-microbial resistance
In an endeavour to combat anti-microbial resistance (AMR), pioneering research networks have been granted £3 million to devise novel strategies.
Could gene editing breakthrough curb the spread of antimicrobial resistance?
Amidst the rising spread of antimicrobial resistance, hope emerges in the form of a ground-breaking tool. Progress in gene editing holds the potential to curb the relentless march of antimicrobial resistance.
Exploring the origin of genetic coding with the scientific method
Professor Charlie Carter in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill looks to the scientific method to understand the origin of genetic coding – and more.
Why does cannabis give us the “munchies”? Tests on worms could give clues
Researchers looking to see if giving worms cannabinoids alters their existing food preferences find that worms get the “munchies” too.
Could silk from spiders and silkworms treat nerve injuries?
Silk from silkworms and spiders can be used to repair severed nerves, researchers find, in a promising stride toward treatment for nerve injuries.
We need to rethink food security
Lindsay Duncan, Farming Campaigns Manager, World Animal Protection, explains why we need to rethink food security.
Fungi microbes can “eat” methane after wildfire destruction
Tiny organisms called fungi microbes can help environments to rebuild following a wildfire, signalling nature-based solutions to climate change.
How can deep ocean microbes thrive without sunlight?
Evidence is questioning the idea that deep ocean microbes are fuelled through sunlight photosynthesis by suggesting hydrogen and carbon monoxide may have more significance than previously thought.
Understanding inflammatory cytokine secretion
Professor Paige Lacy, PhD, at the University of Alberta, delves into inflammatory cytokine release and its function to aid the body’s natural responses.
Microbial electrosynthesis: The way forward for biomanufacturing
Aarthi JanakiRaman, Research Director, Chemicals and Advanced Materials at TechVision, walks us through Microbial electrosynthesis (MES) and ponders whether it is the way forward for biomanufacturing in the chemical industry.
How is human health impacted by the welfare of animals
The welfare of animals is not only important to animals but is also intrinsically linked to human health and the environment.
Infection prevention and control: including technology
Dr Zisis Kozlakidis directs our thoughts towards infection prevention and control, including technology, in his two-part series.
Improving microbial electrosynthesis with novel cathode modifications
Professor Arpita Bose discusses how iron-based mediators can enhance electron uptake in electrotrophic bacteria, which are employed as biocatalysts in microbial electrosynthesis technologies.
What’s the secret to gecko feet that allows them to stick to surfaces?
Gecko adhesion has its own molecular structure: where gecko feet are covered in a super-thin layer of lipids that help them stay sticky.
Lager beer can lessen risk of disease in men’s gut microbes
Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic lager beer drank in moderation can improve gut microbes in men – lessening the chances of developing chronic diseases.
Could soil microbes be a solution to the climate crisis?
Research from Arpita Bose’s lab combines nature with the laboratory to innovate solutions to our global climate crisis
Much of the focus on climate change mitigation lies in reducing anthropogenic emissions of carbon greenhouse gases (e.g., carbon dioxide, CO2; methane, CH4), which continue to increase. An additional consideration is the...
Forest microbes that can survive and even thrive from megafires
Research from UC Riverside finds that fungi and bacteria can survive redwood tanoak forest megafires – they can even increase in number after feeling the flames.
The gut microbiome and personality: Can food change who you are?
'You are what you eat' has never rung so true, as researchers uncover links between the gut microbiome and personality traits - so, can nutrition change our psychology?
Scientist creates genetically engineered kill switch for microbes
A team at Washington University, St. Louis are creating a genetically engineered kill switch for some microbes, which would remotely cause them to self-destruct.