Bacteria come in a surprising variety of shapes. In addition to rod-shaped representatives such as the widely known model bacterium E. coli, there are numerous curved and even spiral-shaped bacteria.

In rod-shaped bacteria such as E. coli, this machine moves uniformly in all areas of the cell, resulting in a straight shape. In R. rubrum, by contrast, the helical Porin-PapS structure forms a ...

In the fight against antibiotic resistance, a new technology developed at Chalmers University of Technology, in Sweden, can ...

“Variable power magnification optics combine the capabilities of the non-magnified optic’s ability to engage close quarter targets with a fixed-magnification optic’s ability to ...

Gold nanorods heated by NIR light create antibacterial surfaces on implants, reducing infection risks during surgeries and ...

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In the fight against antibiotic resistance, a new technology developed at Chalmers University of Technology, in Sweden, can ...

The most well-known “good” bacteria is found within the gut. Bacteria are classified into different groups depending on their ...

Bacteria present in some people's guts may help break down cholesterol, making them less susceptible to heart disease, a new ...

Thursday saw the HOT ROD Power Tour West, sponsored by Amazon, Kaeser Compressors, and Pilot Transport, leave California and stop in Lake Havasu, Arizona. It was a 176-mile trek through the high ...

By heating up small nanorods of gold with near-infrared light (NIR), the bacteria are killed ... At temperatures above 120 degrees Celsius, the gold rods begin to change shape, and their optical ...