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Ecology Sep 25, 2026

Bacteria suspected in deaths of hundreds of baby whales off Argentina

A bacterial infection is suspected of killing hundreds of baby whales in the southern Argentine region of Patagonia, a marine mammal expert told AFP on Thursday.

Biochemistry Sep 24, 2026

3D-printed scaffolds help turn waste methane into useful chemical using less power than liquid reactors

When landfills and wastewater treatment plants create methane as a byproduct, much of it is simply burned and its value is lost. But the gas is an energy-rich resource that could be recycled as a fuel, chemical feedstock ...

Cell & Microbiology Sep 24, 2026

AI-guided mutations help viruses infect bacteria up to 1 million times more effectively

Biochemists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are using AI to tackle one of modern medicine's most pressing challenges: the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections. Using data collected in their lab, biochemistry ...

Cell & Microbiology Sep 24, 2026

Gut bacteria-derived metabolite extends the lifespan of fruit flies

Gut microbiota influence multiple aspects of host physiology, including metabolic and immune functions. Many metabolites produced by gut bacteria can cross the intestinal epithelium (which the bacteria may not be able to ...

Ecology Sep 24, 2026

Frog's coat of bacterial armor helps protect it from fungal disease

The bacteria living on frogs' skin could play a vital role in protecting the animals from a deadly fungal disease. A team of researchers led by Penn State scientists found that frogs' natural skin bacteria can help them fight ...

Biotechnology Sep 24, 2026

Anthropic touts AI-led biology discovery

U.S. artificial intelligence startup Anthropic on Wednesday unveiled the first discovery from its molecular biology lab, a previously unknown enzyme system spotted by its Claude model and touted by the company as proof that ...

Biochemistry Sep 23, 2026

Evolved enzymes build tuberculosis antibiotic ingredient in the desired form, potentially reducing waste

Tuberculosis, or TB, is a contagious bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs. While curative treatments exist, more than 80% of cases occur in low- and middle-income nations, where drug-resistant strains are ...

Cell & Microbiology Sep 23, 2026

Natural compound from soil bacteria offers new approach to treating drug-resistant tuberculosis

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 10 million people contract tuberculosis (TB) each year. It is one of the deadliest infectious diseases worldwide. Treatment is lengthy and typically involves a combination ...

Ecology Sep 23, 2026

Soil heterogeneity helps bacteria find nutrients

Microorganisms regulate key processes in soils and aquifers, including nutrient cycling, carbon turnover and contaminant degradation. Many bacteria use chemotaxis, the ability to sense and swim toward chemical signals, to ...

Biotechnology Sep 23, 2026

Kibble with microbial proteins appeals to cats and dogs in new study

In a new study, cats and dogs showed a short-term preference for kibble containing some protein derived from microorganisms over kibble containing only standard animal-derived protein. Ally Motta de Matos and A.L.B. Cruz ...

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