microbiology
4 stories
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healthAncient Bacteria Resists Modern Antibiotics: A 5,000-Year-Old Threat Found
Scientists discover a 5,000-year-old bacterium from a Romanian ice cave exhibiting resistance to 10 modern antibiotics, raising questions about the natural evolution of antibiotic resistance.
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techAncient Microbe's Oxygen Use Offers Clue to Complex Life's Origin
New research reveals ancient Asgard archaea may have utilized oxygen billions of years ago, predating its atmospheric abundance and potentially paving the way for complex life.
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healthDeep-Sea Microbe Boasts Unexplained Radiation Resistance
An extremophile archaeon found near hydrothermal vents exhibits extraordinary resilience to radiation, baffling scientists with its survival mechanisms.
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healthRevolutionizing UTI Treatment: Insights from Urology Expert Florian Wagenlehner
Dr. Florian Wagenlehner discusses evolving UTI classifications, the alarming rise in antibiotic resistance, and future personalized treatment strategies in urogenital infections.