Bacteriology

Klebsiella bacteria in gut biofilms produce hydrogen gas that powers the electron transport chains of stomach Helicobacter implicated in gastric ulcers and cancer.

Oct 31, 2009 - Art Ayers

Botulism is a rare but potentially lethal illness produced by bacteria. This article explores the spread of the illness, its symptoms, and its treatment.

Sep 24, 2009 - Andy Luttrell

Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus feasts on disease causing gram negative bacteria, making them potentially useful as 'living antibiotics'.

Jul 2, 2009 - Jitesh Iyer

Bacteriology had it wrong for the past 300 years. Bacteria don't live alone. They live collectively in layers of slime where they do their own thing but do it together.

Jun 22, 2009 - Dennis Holley

Several bacterial species inhabit the human body to assist its functions and keep more virulent agents at bay.

May 9, 2008 - Alicia Mae Prater

How Dr Alexander Fleming, in 1922, discovered the anti-bacterial properties of lysozyme, first in his own nasal mucus and subsequently in tears

Aug 18, 2007 - George Frederick Winter