The bacteria becomes active in water above 60 degrees Fahrenheit and multiplies quickly as coastal waters warm.
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Can farts spread bacteria? Scientists actually tested it
It began, as good weird science often does, with an embarrassing question. A nurse asked something most people would be too ...
Grist reports that Vibrio bacteria, linked to severe infections, are spreading along the Atlantic Coast due to rising water ...
Washing healthcare uniforms at home might seem safe. But new research shows this common practice could actually be helping dangerous bacteria spread. These bacteria are not only hard to kill but also ...
Bacteria that rarely tumble are likely to get trapped by obstacles, slowing dispersion. Bacteria that tumble frequently often “retrace their steps,” also slowing dispersion. Dispersion is maximized by ...
Soil plays a much bigger role in the spread of antibiotic resistance than one might imagine. Surprisingly, the ground beneath us is packed with antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs)—tiny codes that allow ...
A new study finds that bacteria can actively block the transfer of beneficial genes to neighboring cells, using specialized proteins to specifically destroy shared DNA before it spreads. This ...
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