A Biologist Spotlights The World’s First Antibiotics. Hint: It Was Found Growing On Ancient Egyptian Bread

While most people credit Alexander Fleming for the discovery of antibiotics, ancient texts suggest that he likely wasn’t the ...

Engineered microbes could tackle climate change – if we ensure it’s done safely

Engineering microbes to soak up more carbon, boost crop yields and restore former farmland is appealing. But synthetic ...

'Worms in space' experiment aims to investigate the biological effects of spaceflight

A crew of tiny worms will be heading on a mission to the International Space Station in 2026 that will help scientists ...
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Tiny magnetic capsules help grow unculturable microbes

Because of the iron oxide particles, a nearby magnet can pull the nanoculture bubbles out of the medium they’re in. Scientists can get the bubbles to release their cargo by placing them in pure ...