What is a model organism? Moving beyond E. coli
The non-descript, pill-shaped cell is why we understand fundamental life processes (think DNA replication and transcription).
White blood cells use brute force to dislodge bacteria, study shows
A vivid new image is taking shape in the world of cell biology: Imagine bacteria adhering to the surface of a cell, perhaps ...
Self-powered biosensor finds and kills bacteria in water samples
A small team of materials scientists and chemical engineers at Qingdao University, in China, has developed a self-powered, ...
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Self-powered biosensor detects and kills bacteria on contact while generating its own energy
A self-powered biosensor detects and destroys E. coli using enzyme-driven energy, aptamer-based recognition, and silver ion release for real-time safety.
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Popular low-carb diets can damage gut health and increase cancer risk
If you've been thinking about switching to a low-carb diet, you might want to reconsider. Recent research has uncovered a ...
How a low-carb diet could drive colorectal cancer development
Researchers from the University of Toronto have shown how a low-carbohydrate diet can worsen the DNA-damaging effects of some ...
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New biosensor powers itself, detects and kills bacteria to make water safe
A team of researchers has developed a new self-powered biosensor that can detect Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria in ...
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Study uncovers how low-carb diet drives colorectal cancer development
Researchers from the University of Toronto have shown how a low-carbohydrate diet can worsen the DNA-damaging effects of some ...
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Protein shuttling mechanism helps bacteria pump out antibiotics
Chen's team used single-molecule imaging on E. coli bacterial cells to better understand the protein interactions. When they measured the protein concentration inside the cell, they found the ...