Scientists sent Salmonella bacteria to the International Space Station aboard two space shuttle missions in September 2006 and March 2008. The researchers found that when the bacteria were cultured in the microgravity environment of orbit, they became more virulent than those on Earth. The findings showed that the conditions in which the bacteria grows affect how dangerous it will become. picked by AutumnLotus 8 months ago

"All mice with tumors who received saline solution were dead after 30 days, while those receiving salmonella and zaps of radiation were alive after 30 days" picked by hOOsker 1 year ago

The green dots indicate Pseudomonas syringae bacteria suspended in ice. Like other so-called biological ice nucleators, P. syringae gives water vapor a place to meet, join and form ice crystals that later fall to Earth. Brent Christner/Louisiana State University The sky is not an ethereal, sterile realm. It's teeming with bacteria, and scientists say that the microbes play a powerful role in prod... read full post picked by mutil8or 2 years ago

Generally, DNA is only good for preserving and passing on blueprints for making organisms. However, scientists at MIT and Boston University have altered E. coli DNA to perform another function within the cell, like basic computing. Essentially, they've taught E. coli to count. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

Deaths from skin cancer and heatstroke could soar and Britain could be blighted by malaria, salmonella and a host of other heat-loving diseases as global warming takes its toll, officials have warned. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Derelict rocket stages that propelled four spacecraft toward the edges of our solar system and beyond are likely carrying Earthly bacteria out into the galaxy. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Australian scientists have developed a "trojan horse" therapy to combat cancer, using a bacterially-derived nano cell to penetrate and disarm the cancer cell before a second nano cell kills it with chemotherapy drugs. picked by kakana 5 months ago

Scientists have found a reason why pancreatic cancer responds badly to chemotherapy drugs.

Apparently the tumors do not have sufficient blood supply. picked by Ankabout 6 months ago

Scientists have identified a genetic mechanism which appears to determine which fatty deposits in the arteries have the potential to kill us. picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago

Ancient bacteria are able to survive nearly half a million years in harsh, frozen conditions, researchers said on Monday in a study that adds to arguments that permafrost environments on Mars could harbor life. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Scientists in Switzerland are reporting that bacteria in the human mouth play a role in creating the distinctive flavors of certain foods. They found that these bacteria actually produce food odors from odorless components of food, allowing people to fully savor fruits and vegetables. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Scientists in Italy have found bacteria in the root of a tropical grass whose oils have been used in the cosmetic and perfumery industries. These bacteria seem to promote the production of essential oils, but also they change the molecular structure of the oil, giving it different flavours and properties. picked by suebe 1 year ago

A brand new species of bacteria has been found by scientists among the hundreds which thrive in our mouths. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Bacteria have a way of thinking things through before acting upon foreign bodies. Just another reason why the human anatomy and structure is so fascinating. picked by Sablewolf 5 months ago

Biofilms cannot be destroyed by any disinfectants and antibiotics, not even phagocytes and our immune system are able to annihilate the biofilm bacteria, because it uses chemical weapons.. picked by maxriter 1 year ago

Kellogg Company announced Wednesday it is recommending that consumers not eat some of its peanut butter crackers because they may be tainted with salmonella.

supplemental picked by stinkobinko 11 months ago

The FBI is looking into the peanut butter salmonella outbreak. While senator tells americans beware of what you eat. you're on your own. picked by myowncoffeeshop 10 months ago

More than 120 people who ate from the same booth at the Taste of Chicago food festival last week became ill, at least nine of them with salmonella poisoning and 10 who were hospitalized. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

At least 172 people were sickened by bad produce. Including lettuce, tomatoes and other vegetables. picked by musicgirldani 3 years ago

Well if you live in Alamosa, Colorado the answer is salmonella! Over 200 cases have been reported there. Good excuse to go have a beer or three I guess. picked by moe 2 years ago