News tagged with soil bacterial
Hong Kong researchers store data in bacteria
The US' national archives occupy more than 500 miles (800 kilometres) of shelving; France's archives stretch for more than 100 miles of shelves, as do Britain's.
Jan 09, 2011 |
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Metal-mining bacteria are green chemists
Microbes could soon be used to convert metallic wastes into high-value catalysts for generating clean energy, say scientists writing in the September issue of Microbiology.
Sep 02, 2010 |
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Mining bacterial genomes reveals valuable 'hidden' drugs
A new tool to excavate bacterial genomes that potentially hide a rich array of pharmaceutical treasures has led to the discovery of a novel antibiotic. The study, reported in the August issue of Microbiology, could ...
Aug 01, 2010 |
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Chemical from Soil Bacteria Shows Potential Neuron Toxicity; Has Possible Parkinson's Implications
(PhysOrg.com) -- A chemical produced by common soil bacteria may kill neurons that produce dopamine, according to an article authored by University of Alabama researchers publishing Oct. 6. Dopamine neuron demise leads to ...
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Oct 06, 2009 |
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Roots meshed in waste materials could clean dirty water
Plant roots enmeshed in layers of discarded materials inside upright pipes can purify dirty water from a washing machine, making it fit for growing vegetables and flushing toilets, according to Penn State ...
May 05, 2010 |
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Arctic soil study turns up surprising results
Across the globe, the diversity of plant and animal species generally increases from the North and South Poles towards the Equator but surprisingly that rule isn't true for soil bacteria, according to a new study by Queen's ...
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Sep 23, 2010 |
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Microscope reveals how bacteria 'breathe' toxic metals
Researchers are studying some common soil bacteria that "inhale" toxic metals and "exhale" them in a non-toxic form.
Mar 16, 2009 |
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Research finds novel method for increasing antibiotic yields
A novel way of increasing the amounts of antibiotics produced by bacteria has been discovered that could markedly improve the yields of these important compounds in commercial production. It could also be valuable in helping ...
Sep 05, 2011 |
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The Efficacy of Bacteria
(PhysOrg.com) -- Marching to their own drummer. That's what bacteria from different environments do when turning toxic, mobile selenium into a less dangerous, non-mobile form, according to a study led by Dr. ...
Jan 12, 2010 |
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Illinois Soil Nitrogen Test measures microbial nitrogen
Contrary to the prevailing view, cereal crops derive the majority of their nitrogen from the soil, not fertilizer. Soils differ considerably in microbial activities that determine nitrogen-supplying power, and these differences ...
May 11, 2009 |
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Soil studies reveal rise in antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic resistance in the natural environment is rising despite tighter controls over our use of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture, Newcastle University scientists have found.
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Dec 23, 2009 |
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