| 单词 | microorganism |
| 例句 | I pulled out my phone and searched “human microbiome” to reread Wikipedia’s introduction to the trillions of microorganisms currently inside me. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z Bacteria and a host of other microorganisms could find their way into cultures from people’s unwashed hands, their breath, and dust particles floating through the air, and destroy them. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z He said that if she wasn’t up to her elbows in the guts of a newly dead animal, she was in the ocean, looking for live ones—salt and microorganisms flowing through her hair. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z It devoted itself to developing protective vaccines, and it concentrated on basic research into ways to control lethal microorganisms. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z It has recently been reported that the nucleic acid of chloroplasts is, in fact, homologous with that of certain photosynthetic microorganisms. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z The medical community didn't know that microorganisms transmitted by mosquitoes, which thrive in wet areas, produce malaria. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z To test this question, many years ago my colleagues and I prepared chambers that simulated the Martian environment as it was then known, inoculated them with terrestrial microorganisms and waited to see if anybody survived. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z And yet for three billion years there were microorganisms everywhere on Earth. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z One of the first to envision such use of microorganisms was the 19th-century zoologist Elie Metchnikoff. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z Special soil microorganisms are also likely to play a role in its persistent fertility. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z I am virtually out of water, but the water Ti Jean and Farmer are carrying is unfiltered—they have both built up an immunity to local microorganisms—so they advise me not to drink it. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z Medical men and even the general public were becoming aware that the human environment was inhabited by an enormous number of microorganisms capable of causing disease, just as today carcinogens pervade our surroundings. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z To simplify considerably, helper-T cells occur in two main types, one that targets microorganisms and one that targets parasites. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z Might Martian microorganisms returned to Earth pose a public health hazard? Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z When the animal feeds on vegetation containing an abnormally high level of nitrates, the microorganisms in the rumen act on the nitrates to change them into highly toxic nitrites. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z Many microorganisms would be killed; we do not know which ones or how many, or what the consequences might be. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z There are possibilities of using less toxic sprays or, better still, of introducing microorganisms that will cause disease among the budworms without affecting the whole web of forest life. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z However, there are many other possibilities, ranging from large plants and animals to microorganisms, to extinct forms, to a planet that is now and was always lifeless. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z European microorganisms were slow to penetrate the Yucatan Peninsula, where most of the Maya polities were too small to readily play off against each other. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z On the other hand, it was argued that, on so windy a planet as Mars, microorganisms should be everywhere if they are anywhere. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z The intent is to create a biosphere for soil microorganisms now known to be key to the vitality of trees. After a winter restoration, the famed Hornbeam Ellipse is almost back 2019-03-15T04:00:00Z It is a process in which beneficial bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms break down and acidify food, transforming and preserving it. Building bold flavors and reducing food waste with fermentation 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z This is defined as the presence of harmful chemicals and microorganisms in food that can cause illness. How does food get contaminated? The unsafe habits that kill more than 400,000 people a year 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z No matter how friendly, it is an exchange of potentially infectious microorganisms. Hello, social distancing. Goodbye, handshakes? 2020-04-28T04:00:00Z Scientists who discover new things – from microorganisms to galaxies – get to name them, and often they name them after public figures, usually ones they admire. Scientists Name a Newly Discovered Water Mite After Jennifer Lopez 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z And it indicates that the health of all life on this planet — including our own — is predicated on communities of minuscule microorganisms, working in tandem, that proliferate everywhere around and in us. The connection between soil microbiomes and gut microbiomes 2021-07-01T04:00:00Z I want the same clarity when feeding the soil in my garden or, more precisely, the microorganisms that live in it. Why you should prepare a seafood dinner for your soil 2016-03-21T04:00:00Z With industrial and technological advances, we’re spending less time outdoors than we did decades ago — and that means less exposure to friendly microorganisms. Tiny bacteria impact our health in big ways 2020-09-21T04:00:00Z Unfortunately, while normal cooking can kill the microorganisms, it doesn't destroy the mycotoxins. Fungi in flour can cause lots of ailments — but nothing like what happens in HBO's "The Last of Us" 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z Maintaining a healthy gut requires a balance of vast numbers of microorganisms. Nutrition Q&A: Pros and cons of Soylent Trillions of these microorganisms — also called microbes — live on our skin and inside our bodies, but they’re too tiny to see with the naked eye. Tiny bacteria impact our health in big ways 2020-09-21T04:00:00Z Their research considers how these microbiomes are important, what the relationship is between microbiomes and well being and how synthetically engineered microorganisms promise new forms of therapies. The bacteria and microbes in your gut can affect your body and mental health 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z What is important to keep in mind is that some microorganisms can multiply rapidly — in fact some every 20 minutes, others even every 10 minutes. What to do with your refrigerated or frozen food during a power outage 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z Keep in mind that microorganisms can survive high and low temperatures and can rapidly multiply during the cooling down periods. What to do with your refrigerated or frozen food during a power outage 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z The birds are filter feeders, so they help keep the brine shrimp and other microorganisms in check. On Great Inagua Island in the Bahamas, the flamingos are many and magnificent At the beginning of “Encounter,” the sophomore feature from the British director Michael Pearce, something bright and blazing crash-lands in the night and a swarm of microorganisms appears to colonize an earthly host. ‘Encounter’ Review: The Scenic Route 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z Today’s outdoor textiles have a softer hand and resist the growth of icky microorganisms. Tips for Summer Living 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z Fermentation—the controlled breakdown of food by microorganisms—is an ancient and fundamental culinary practice, a human innovation on par, almost, with the adoption of fire and knives. How to Ferment Blueberries Like René Redzepi 2018-12-03T05:00:00Z And for years the Egyptian authorities worried that these blotches might be microorganisms fueled by humidity and the sweaty bodies of tourists. Getty Completes Study of Paintings at King Tut’s Tomb 2018-03-26T04:00:00Z Ultimately, it's nearly impossible to live in a completely sterile environment, eating food devoid of all living microorganisms. What is listeria? A microbiologist explains 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z Hands, they said, are the “critical vector” for transmitting microorganisms including viruses. Hello, social distancing. Goodbye, handshakes? 2020-04-28T04:00:00Z Now, Drew Oliver thinks it's time for bacteria, viruses and other maligned microorganisms to share the love. Conn. company's stuffed germ toys catching on 2010-12-18T16:09:14Z Its publication marks the 50th anniversary of “The Andromeda Strain,” Crichton’s techno-thriller about scientists fighting a lethal extraterrestrial microorganism. Sequel to Michael Crichton’s ‘Andromeda Strain’ due in fall 2019-02-26T05:00:00Z The vast combination of microorganisms that live in our gut — known as our microbiome — also have significant effects on our health and well-being despite their tiny size. Colds, flu and COVID: How diet and lifestyle can boost your immune system 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z They tend to feature an abundance of parts that seem entirely unrelated to one another—inflatable sea creatures, microorganisms, cartoon characters—and yet they operate as disorienting yet somehow harmonious wholes. An Art of Loopholes 2016-10-15T04:00:00Z Soil not only enables plants to grow, but it is home to worms, insects and billions of microorganisms. Exposing plants’ deepest dirty secrets: Their roots 2015-06-08T04:00:00Z Most people don't realize that the flour they buy at the store is raw flour that still contains live microorganisms. Fungi in flour can cause lots of ailments — but nothing like what happens in HBO's "The Last of Us" 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z The microorganisms break down the sugars and other substances in the food, which changes the taste and texture and sometimes even preserves the food. Fermented food: 5 ways to make sure it’s safe for eating 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z They are grown according to Korean natural farming techniques that encourage the growth of healthy microorganisms in the soil to eliminate the need for chemical applications. New Jersey, Now Known for Rice 2019-12-30T05:00:00Z Fortunately, the chlorination is too dilute to kill the microorganisms in the soil. Your garden hight not be as organic as you think — here’s why 2021-06-27T04:00:00Z In general, microorganisms can multiply at temperatures between 4°C and 60°C. This temperature range is often called the "danger zone" in food safety. What to do with your refrigerated or frozen food during a power outage 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z The fascinating research on the gut microbiome takes us on a journey into the depths of the intestine, where trillions of microorganisms blur the lines between other and self. Gut microbes are the community within you that you can’t live without 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z Inulin is a type of prebiotic, a substance that’s used by the microorganisms in your digestive tract and positively influences health. Perspective | What is inulin, and why is it showing up in so many food products? 2019-06-11T04:00:00Z PAICINES, Calif. — This is a story about livestock and vegetation, microorganisms and tilling, ecosystems and compost, water and climate change, which, in 2022, means it’s very much about wine. Are Sheep a Crucial Ingredient for Vineyards and Ecosystems? 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z After the archaeological dig began last June, archaeologists said microorganisms wreaked havoc on the bodies’ soft tissue, quickly decomposing the remains. Archaeologists discover 15th century indigenous tombs in Bolivia 2018-11-14T05:00:00Z With those spoilage microorganisms gone, fruit shelf life increases by 25 percent. Produce growers get new ammunition in the battle against outbreaks 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z "Most plants and beneficial microorganisms prefer a pH between 6 and 7.5." How to get your soil ready for gardening season 2022-03-27T04:00:00Z Symptom of coronavirus anxiety: disorienting awareness that every surface is crawling with microorganisms. Coronavirus anxiety is everywhere, and there is no cure 2020-03-04T05:00:00Z Everyday Health notes that, traditionally, "beer is made by fermenting grains, which means that microorganisms, usually yeast, break down the sugar in grains to alcohol and other by-products." The diverse world of non-alcoholic beer 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z Black-and-white videos of microorganisms and other forms of life are projected but contribute nothing meaningful to the discourse. Opera Review: At Bayreuth, a Fight Between Love and Order in Radical 'Tannh?user' 2011-08-23T11:00:07Z Tap water or chlorinated city water is preferable in order to encourage the quick growth of microorganisms. Does this internet-trendy plant food actually work? 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z Every day, we are exposed to a wide array of potentially harmful microorganisms — such as colds, the flu and even COVID. Colds, flu and COVID: How diet and lifestyle can boost your immune system 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z The microorganisms that public health officials are most worried about are E. coli and Salmonella, dangerous pathogens that can cause severe illness. Fungi in flour can cause lots of ailments — but nothing like what happens in HBO's "The Last of Us" 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z The premise of his breakthrough novel, 1969’s “The Andromeda Strain,” about an alien microorganism that evolves to threaten humanity, served as the DNA for many of the fictions that made him a household name. ‘Westworld’ Series Premiere: Life Finds a Way 2016-10-02T04:00:00Z “The cuticles are there to protect your nails and your skin from invading microorganisms.” Those scaled-back pandemic beauty habits are better for your skin, hair and nails, experts say 2020-09-14T04:00:00Z If the food is kept at temperatures that fluctuate it will encourage rapid growth of microorganism to levels high enough to cause illness by the time the food is consumed. What to do with your refrigerated or frozen food during a power outage 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z These are foods that have been transformed by natural processes involving "friendly" microorganisms like bacteria or yeast. Fermented food: 5 ways to make sure it’s safe for eating 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Well-fed gut bacteria generally translate to a healthier you because these microorganisms help support good digestion and our immune systems, among other benefits. Is apple cider vinegar really good for you? 2016-03-21T04:00:00Z While consumers can also attempt to heat-treat raw flour at home, this isn't recommended because the flour may not be spread thinly enough to kill all of the microorganisms. Fungi in flour can cause lots of ailments — but nothing like what happens in HBO's "The Last of Us" 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z In a 1987 work by Larner that takes the form of two petri dishes presented under glass, microorganisms ravage buttermilk, the petals of an orchid and a copper penny. From Pedestal to Petri Dish, Liz Larner Makes Sculptures for a New Era 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z “We are all akin to the plants, the animals, the soil and even the microorganisms in the soil.” Hawaii’s Next Wave of Natural Skin-Care Brands 2020-12-11T05:00:00Z Flora and fauna now include the microbial life in a vineyard, both the yeast and other organisms in the air and on the grapes as well as the microorganisms and other life in the soil. How the Internet Has Left Its Mark on Terroir 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z When an unknown microorganism reaches Piedmont, Ariz., all but a few of the town’s residents die. Pandemics in the Pages of ‘The Stand,’ ‘Severance’ and More 2020-03-12T04:00:00Z Others are simply not up to the job and are unable to remove microorganisms. The unique technologies than help to prevent widespread water scarcity 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z Both raw egg and raw flour can contain microorganisms that make people sick. Fungi in flour can cause lots of ailments — but nothing like what happens in HBO's "The Last of Us" 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z It's also important to remember that not all microorganisms are enemies. What to do with your refrigerated or frozen food during a power outage 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z If children’s exposure to these microbes is limited, then their immune systems remain immature and won’t learn to tolerate harmless microbes – or react to disease-causing microorganisms. Snap, crackle and filth – let kids eat dirt 2016-09-24T04:00:00Z The genetic material for the microorganisms — including bacteria, fungi and other microbes — that reside on or in our bodies is called the human microbiome. Tiny bacteria impact our health in big ways 2020-09-21T04:00:00Z But our immune system — a network of intricate pathways within our body — helps protect us against these microorganisms and other potential diseases. Colds, flu and COVID: How diet and lifestyle can boost your immune system 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z When you sit down to order a meal, bacteria and other microorganisms are on nearly every surface around you. Don’t touch that movie popcorn! Avoid these six germy situations this holiday season. 2018-12-03T05:00:00Z In this case, IMO is not the internet slang acronym for "in my opinion," but stands for Indigenous microorganisms, the beneficial fungi, bacteria and yeasts present in healthy soil. 8 gardening tips from Instagram and TikTok 2021-08-21T04:00:00Z There is much we know about how microorganisms behave, and specifically how coronaviruses behave. I have developed disease models. Here's why COVID-19 projections can seem inconsistent 2020-05-25T04:00:00Z The amount of microorganisms in food that can cause illnesses varies. What to do with your refrigerated or frozen food during a power outage 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z Some fungi and microorganisms can create spores, which are like seeds that help them survive adverse conditions. Fungi in flour can cause lots of ailments — but nothing like what happens in HBO's "The Last of Us" 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z Most of her pieces here are made of flax paper over steel frames, emulating the elegant contours of leaves and shells but also the more complex — and sometimes less benign — structures of microorganisms. Review | In the galleries: Artists make use of Asian iconography via paper and sculpture 2020-01-30T05:00:00Z The lagoons are home to a variety of microorganisms, including Dunaliella salina, an alga responsible for the red hue. Finding sun and seclusion by beach-hopping on Puerto Rico’s west coast 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z Most of this research is still at the lab-bench and not many clinical trials have been done in humans, but lab-based studies have found it reduces microorganisms when grown under laboratory conditions. We’re told to "eat a rainbow" of fruit and vegetables. Here’s what each color does in our body 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z Other understudied groups, such as microorganisms, are also likely to be vastly underestimated in non-native species inventories. New study reveals huge potential for future waves of invasive species 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z Instead, it is eaten by insects or degraded by microorganisms. Europe was not covered by dense forest before the arrival of modern humans 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Often, bacteria cannot be cultured in the laboratory, and researchers must rely on information from the bacterial genome obtained from environmental samples to gain theoretical insights into the metabolism of microorganisms. The metabolism of bacteria under the microscope: New method reveals host-microbe interactions 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z In this way, it should therefore be possible for a microorganism to supply itself with energy. The mystery of phosphite -- a scientific detective story 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z In a healthy forest, high biodiversity enables multiple relationships binding trees, birds, insects and soil microorganisms; that’s in contrast to plantations, where such relationships are much sparser. Restoring the Planet Will Need More than a Climate Price Tag 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z These microorganisms produce an electric current as a result of their biological metabolism. Self-powered microbial fuel cell biosensor for monitoring organic freshwater pollution 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Lowry's research centers around the impact microorganisms have on the immune system and, thus, mental health. Infection with common cat-borne parasite associated with frailty in older adults 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z They also uncovered insights into the habitat, reproduction and metabolism of the microorganisms. Window to the past: New microfossils suggest earlier rise in complex life 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z The scientist actually succeeded in isolating such a microorganism from the environment. The mystery of phosphite -- a scientific detective story 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z One common myth about fermented foods is that they are the same thing as “probiotics,” live microorganisms which, when administered in adequate amounts, offer a health benefit. Love fermented foods? Why they might love you back 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z The amount of electricity generated by the MFC is proportional to the concentration of the organic waste that is being consumed by the electrogenic microorganisms. Self-powered microbial fuel cell biosensor for monitoring organic freshwater pollution 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z This revelation ignited their determination to pinpoint the precise microorganisms, called "Bacteroides," within the intestinal tract that orchestrate this effect. Specific gut bacteria increase risk of severe malaria 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z These microorganisms are widely distributed in oceans, with a particular abundance in coastal regions, where they are believed to play a crucial role in marine ecosystems. Discovery of three novel minorisa species, the smallest predatory marine picoplankton 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z AK causes the front surface of the eye, the cornea, to become painful and inflamed, due to infection by Acanthamoeba, a cyst-forming microorganism. Effective treatment for rare sight-threatening infection 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z While many fermented foods offer “adequate amounts” of live microorganisms, they don’t all contain microbial species that have been defined, characterized and tested to determine if they offer specific health benefits. Love fermented foods? Why they might love you back 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z Although the researchers did not characterize the bacterial communities present in the soil sample, they rationally hypothesized that microorganisms from the genera Geobacter, Shewanella,and Pseudomonas contributed to the electrical activity. Self-powered microbial fuel cell biosensor for monitoring organic freshwater pollution 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z By activating a natural process in a microorganism, researchers have developed a method for high-yield and high-purity production through precise fermentation. Scalable production technique for low-calorie sugar substitute 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z It was also demonstrated that the microorganisms of plant origin have probiotic and health-promoting properties. The microbiome of fruit and vegetables positively influences diversity in the gut 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z "Antimicrobial resistance can occur when microorganisms acquire genetic information, either by mutation, recombination or transfer of antibiotic resistance genes from the bacterial gene pool," said Professor Erica Donner from the University of South Australia. How to slow the spread of deadly 'superbugs' 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z In many cases, this is logistical, as the specific microorganisms can vary by batch, producer and location. Love fermented foods? Why they might love you back 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z And showering too frequently can dry the skin such that it cracks and allows microorganisms in, increasing the risk for a skin infection, Garshick added. Do you really need to shower every day? 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z They found an industrial microorganism that has the enzymes to make allulose -- it just isn't using them in that way. Scalable production technique for low-calorie sugar substitute 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z Researchers at this week’s workshop presented a variety of strategies, including methane-absorbing minerals, methane-eating microorganisms and special chemical reactions involving chlorine atoms, which can help scrub methane from the atmosphere. Scientists Explore Pulling Potent Methane Out of the Air to Curb Warming 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z The main culprit for the muddy taste is geosmin, a compound produced by aquatic microorganisms found in water where fish are raised. Pinpointing the emergence of muddy flavors in your fish 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z For example, a sourdough starter in San Francisco doesn’t contain the exact same microorganisms as one in Seattle. Love fermented foods? Why they might love you back 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z As only a small number of marine microorganisms able to biodegrade PBS had been discovered previously, Sawabe and his colleagues set out to try to find others and with better activity. Marine bacteria take a bite at plastic pollution 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z These so-called microswimmers include bacteria and other microorganisms, using cilia or flagella to move, but also artificially fabricated objects. The fuel economy of a microswimmer 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z This is done as microorganisms convert sugars in the selected food into lactic acid, acetic acid and carbon dioxide. Ancient technology turns plant-based cheese into 'something we want to eat' 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z Those microorganisms require the addition of a base to neutralize the toxic acidic conditions so they can continue making succinic acid. New pipeline makes valuable organic acid from plants -- saving money and emissions 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z These microorganisms could offer health benefits — some research has observed subtle but positive changes in the gut microbiota of people who regularly eat fermented foods — but is it because they’re probiotic? Love fermented foods? Why they might love you back 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z Scientists took soil from four California grasslands, brought it back to their lab and simulated precipitation by watering the dry samples, which grew microorganisms and viruses. Viruses dynamic and changing after dry soils are watered 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z Each human body contains a complex community of trillions of microorganisms that are important for your health while you're alive. Your microbes live on after you die. A microbiologist explains how 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z While some microorganisms are harmful, many are beneficial and help keep the human body in good health. Gut inflammation caused by substance secreted by microbe 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z The microbiome is the sum of all microorganisms on the skin and has been primarily investigated for its bacterial constituents. Atopic dermatitis: Viruses discovered as new therapy option 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z Crick and L. E. Orgel, also writing in Icarus, offer an alternative theory: that life on the earth began as a deliberate ‘infection’ of microorganisms placed here by another civilization. History: October 2023 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z Food turns into compost through the hard work of small microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, and protozoa. How to compost—and why it’s good for the environment 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z More than 10 trillion microbial cells from about 1,000 different bacterial species comprise the human gut microbiome, the community of microorganisms in the digestive tract. Compound derived from hops reduces abundance of gut microbe associated with metabolic syndrome 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z Besides bacteria, the gut microbiota also consists of other types of microorganisms, including protists, yeasts, and viruses. Gut inflammation caused by substance secreted by microbe 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z It all comes down to pathogens, a term for microorganisms that can cause disease. The key to a tiny bee's health is having a good mom, study finds 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z These microorganisms are found all around us—in dirt, water, and in the air. Coronavirus glossary 2021-07-21T04:00:00Z The fresh compost left after several months is in a slower state of decomposition; it’s rich with microorganisms and nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. How to compost—and why it’s good for the environment 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Life does, however, exist and scientists have found unique species living around active hydrothermal vents, such as corals, tube worms and microorganisms. Why does Norway want to mine the seabed? 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z The authors put “humanity on notice that the impact of climate change will depend heavily on responses of microorganisms, which are essential for achieving an environmentally sustainable future.” Carbon in the Oceans Is Altering the Micro-Fabric of Life 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z Large vessels were "basically sterilising the bottom of the sea by extracting sand and crunching all the microorganisms that are feeding fish", Mr Peduzzi said. Sand dredging devastating ocean floor, UN warns 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z Infection occurs when a virus, bacteria, or other disease-causing microorganism enters a human’s body and begin to multiply. Coronavirus glossary 2021-07-21T04:00:00Z It includes items like yard trimmings treated with pesticides that might kill microorganisms. How to compost—and why it’s good for the environment 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z The liquid is poured into the concrete tanks, where, over a period of 15 to 30 days, it will be broken down by microorganisms in a process called anaerobic digestion. How South Korean's composting system became a model for the world 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z For example, some bacteria may remain on the gut wall rather than pass into a stool sample, and stool testing can’t determine whether the microorganisms in it are alive or dead. Do home microbiome tests really help you be healthier? 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z Amid the Covid pandemic, some have expressed concerns about unearthing ancient microorganisms, fearing that doing so could have deadly consequences for mankind. Worms Revived After 46,000 Years Frozen in Siberian Permafrost 2023-07-29T04:00:00Z These microorganisms are often transmitted by little droplets from coughs or sneezes, which is why doctors say you should always cover your mouth with your elbow when you cough or sneeze. Coronavirus glossary 2021-07-21T04:00:00Z Researchers are also finding that the living microorganisms found especially in vermicompost can help protect crops from common diseases and reduce the need for herbicides and pesticides. How to compost—and why it’s good for the environment 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z The CDC’s Lyman said it’s possible the fungus was always among the microorganisms that live in the human body, but because it wasn’t causing infection, no one investigated until it recently started causing health problems. Dangerous fungus is becoming more prevalent. Scientists believe climate change could be to blame 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Another issue is that more than 200 types of bacteria and other microorganisms are prevalent in the human gastrointestinal tract, and scientists can only accurately identify a small percentage of those. Do home microbiome tests really help you be healthier? 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z He said microorganisms have been often neglected in the search for new species, but thanks to modern tools available to anyone, citizen science can be a bridge between between the natural world and the lab. A new millipede species is crawling under LA. It’s blind, glassy and has 486 legs 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z You could also pick up the microorganisms by touching doorknobs or countertops that an infected person has touched, and then touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Coronavirus glossary 2021-07-21T04:00:00Z The stirring allows oxygen to reach all the nooks and crannies, and the dampness assures survival of the microorganisms, which need moisture to live. How to compost—and why it’s good for the environment 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Unlike today, when scientists know that disease is spread by microorganisms, Victorian Englishmen thought it was spread by "miasmas," or "bad air." Unsanitary and deadly: The Great Stink of 1858 may foreshadow our future climate breakdown 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z Although knowledge in this area is steadily growing, it’s still not possible to pinpoint which gut microorganisms are associated with which health problems or which health benefits. Do home microbiome tests really help you be healthier? 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z “Building rock cairns also disturbs small insects, reptiles, and microorganisms that call the underside home!” Want to knock over giant piles of rocks? Yosemite may be your playground 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z That’s why the best protection from disease-causing microorganisms is to wash your hands frequently and keep your fingers away from your face. Coronavirus glossary 2021-07-21T04:00:00Z “People think they have to put it in the sun so it will heat up. That's a myth! The action of the microorganisms heats up the materials in the bin,” she says. How to compost—and why it’s good for the environment 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Anaerobic digesters “use microorganisms to break down biodegradable material and turn it into methane” that can be sold and that also provide the producers with renewable energy credits for producing green energy, the statement said. California man gets prison for nearly $9M phony cow manure-to-green energy investment scheme 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z The study has found not only that the Hadza tend to have more gut microorganisms than people in the other groups, but that a Western lifestyle seems to diminish the diversity of gut populations. Modern Hunter-Gatherers Have Thriving Gut Microbiome, Compared with Californians 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z The discovery may explain how the widespread soil-dwelling microorganisms, which otherwise rely on an exhausting wriggle to move, ended up around the world today. Watch these worms jump with electricity 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z Adding organic material on top will help improve soil structure and invite healthy microorganisms. Link your house and garden with curbside plantings | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z Though extremely cold and bleak, there are microorganisms on Earth that can survive in similar temperatures. NASA is looking for microbial life on the Moon. We might have left it behind 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z For years before Apollo 11, officials had been concerned that the moon might harbor microorganisms. Cosmic Luck: NASA’s Apollo 11 Moon Quarantine Broke Down 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z The Princess of Asturias Award jury said the three were chosen for their contributions to research into the essential role of communities of microorganisms in life on earth. UW professor shares in award honoring innovative biology research 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z And public swimming areas and locker rooms are filled with microorganisms that thrive in warm, damp areas, she said, causing ailments such as athlete’s foot and plantar warts. Summer Is Coming. It’s Time to Check Your Feet. 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z Over a couple of days the cells clumped into little clusters that began behaving like multicellular microorganisms, sprouting cilia, hairlike protrusions that beat in a synchronized way to propel the clusters through the fluid. Synthetic Morphology Lets Scientists Create New Life-Forms 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z Consequently, any microorganisms brought to the Moon and inadvertently left behind by the United States during its Apollo missions could still there, surviving. NASA is looking for microbial life on the Moon. We might have left it behind 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z Antonie van Leeuwenhoek revealed by means of microscopy the previously unknown world of microorganisms, laying the groundwork for cell theory. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The panel said Gordon had “spearheaded the discovery and understanding of the human microbiome,” the vast number and diversity of microorganisms that live in the body and which play essential roles in health. UW professor shares in award honoring innovative biology research 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z The first forms of life on Earth are thought to have been microorganisms that existed for billions of years before plants and animals appeared. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z Many of these newly-discovered microorganisms possess "the ability to break down biodegradable plastic films." A newly-discovered microbe that eats plastic in the cold is giving scientists hope 2023-05-13T04:00:00Z Peat moss doesn’t foster the microorganisms that plants rely on in nature. Peat-based soil is an environmental nightmare. Try these alternatives. 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z In nature, microbes are constantly evolving in order to overcome the antimicrobial compounds produced by other microorganisms. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Probiotic supplements come in the form of capsules, gummies, powders and pills that contain live microorganisms believed to boost gut health. Probiotic supplements may do the opposite of boosting your gut health 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z Microbiology is the study of the structure and function of microorganisms. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z Because these plastic bits were in colder climes, any microorganisms that managed to break down the plastics would break scientific precedent. A newly-discovered microbe that eats plastic in the cold is giving scientists hope 2023-05-13T04:00:00Z But of all the microorganisms that attack humans, fungi are some of the most threatening, largely because we know so little about them and have few tools to monitor them or fight back. These four dangerous fungi pose a serious threat to public health 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z Endophytes release toxins that repel herbivores, or confer resistance to environmental stress factors, such as infection by microorganisms, drought, or heavy metals in soil. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z These microorganisms are quite common and have been associated with many health benefits. Probiotic supplements may do the opposite of boosting your gut health 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z Figure 20.14 Dead zones occur when phosphorus and nitrogen from fertilizers cause excessive growth of microorganisms, which depletes oxygen and kills fauna. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z Although microorganisms have occasionally been found to break down plastics, this has only ever worked at temperatures of 86 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. A newly-discovered microbe that eats plastic in the cold is giving scientists hope 2023-05-13T04:00:00Z It can lead to a severe infection if it enters through the nose, but it is normally safe through the mouth because stomach acid kills the single-cell microorganism. Florida resident dies from brain-eating amoeba 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z Preservation of molecular structures requires an environment free of oxygen, since oxidation and degradation of material through the activity of microorganisms depend on its presence. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Shelling has also upset the delicate ecosystems of microorganisms that turn soil materials into crop nutrients such as nitrogen while tanks have compressed the earth, making it harder for roots to flourish, the scientists say. Soils of war: The toxic legacy for Ukraine's breadbasket 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z Complement proteins bind to the surfaces of microorganisms and are particularly attracted to pathogens that are already tagged by the adaptive immune system. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z Yet the scientists found that certain microorganisms were able to break down plastics at temperatures as cold as 59 degrees Fahrenheit. A newly-discovered microbe that eats plastic in the cold is giving scientists hope 2023-05-13T04:00:00Z Every time a virus reproduces, using the genetic material of other living microorganisms, it does so pretty sloppily. Why everyone is suddenly freaking out about bird flu 2023-02-12T05:00:00Z It can also inhibit the growth of microorganisms on skin. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Increased toxicity and reduced diversity of microorganisms, for example, have already reduced the energy corn seeds can generate to sprout by an estimated 26%, resulting in lower yields, he said, citing the Institute's research. Soils of war: The toxic legacy for Ukraine's breadbasket 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z The skin and mucous membranes also create a chemical environment that is hostile to many microorganisms. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z “We see lots of examples of plants or animals or microorganisms adapting to increasing temperatures,” said Hughes. What zombie show ‘The Last of Us’ gets right about fungus in a warming world 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z The decaying mosses release humic acids and sphagnan, a complex sugar, that make life difficult for the microorganisms that would normally cause rotting and decay. What the Bog Bodies Knew 2023-01-30T05:00:00Z Most likely, you would sort things into three groups: animals, plants, and microorganisms: these are the most visible divisions of life. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The former employee pointed to instances of falsification of records and safety violations, including the release of batches of formula after the discovery of microorganisms. Justice Department opens investigation into Abbott over baby formula 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z Finally, the surface of the body and the lower digestive system have a community of microorganisms such as bacteria, archaea, and fungi that coexist without harming the body. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z Biofoul is an accumulation of microorganisms, plants, algae, or small animal and can allow the importation of invasive species into non-native habitats. Viking Orion: Cruise passengers stranded after fungus halts ship 2023-01-01T05:00:00Z This is the first time it has been shown that a virus-only diet can be enough for a microorganism to survive, a practice the researchers call "virovory," meaning virus feeding. For the first time, scientists discover organisms whose diets rely on eating viruses 2022-12-31T05:00:00Z This includes all the different plants, animals, and microorganisms; the genes they contain; and the ecosystems they form on land and in water. Biological diversity is constantly changing. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The whistleblower claimed there were active efforts to keep FDA inspectors from learning about the microorganisms in the formula and that Abbott employees “even celebrated during and after the 2019 FDA audit.” Justice Department opens investigation into Abbott over baby formula 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z Modern techniques use specific genes of microorganisms cloned into vectors and mass-produced in bacteria to make large quantities of specific substances to stimulate the immune system. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z Roughly 90 percent of the microorganisms she has found are new to science, and her team has identified different populations of whale sharks by their typical skin microbiomes. Rare Animals’ Microbiomes Harbor Survival Secrets 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z This is the first time it has been shown that a virus-only diet can be enough for a microorganism to survive, a practice the researchers call "virovory," meaning virus feeding. For the first time, scientists discover organisms whose diets rely on eating viruses 2022-12-31T05:00:00Z The first forms of life on Earth are thought to have been microorganisms that existed for billions of years in the ocean before plants and animals appeared. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Estimates vary, but some research suggests there are literally millions of unknown microorganisms, encompassing multiple uncharted branches on the tree of life that is sometimes described as "microbial dark matter." Microbial "lions" that nibble prey to death form an entirely new branch on the tree of life 2022-12-10T05:00:00Z Preservation of molecular structures requires an environment free of oxygen, since oxidation and degradation of material through the activity of microorganisms depend on the presence of oxygen. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z The next big question is exactly what all these microorganisms do for their hosts. Rare Animals’ Microbiomes Harbor Survival Secrets 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z “The past three years have made us not want to come in contact with the virus … but actually in human society, there are thousands of microorganisms,” the team at Huashan hospital in Shanghai wrote. China’s looser anti-COVID measures met with relief, caution 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z Microbiology, the study of microorganisms, is the study of the structure and function of single-celled organisms. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z “Crucially, conditions in the rock during each time that water migrated through it could have supported small communities of microorganisms,” lead author Michael Tice, a geologist at Texas A&M University, said in an email. Mars rover digs up intriguing clues in the hunt for life beyond Earth 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z There is always a high risk of contaminating the specimens with extraneous material, mostly from microorganisms. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z Culturing colonies in the laboratory, which helps to confirm a microorganism’s role, is currently slow, expensive and difficult for many microbes. Rare Animals’ Microbiomes Harbor Survival Secrets 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z They chew through the refuse and their digestive microorganisms transform it into a fertilizer rich in nitrogen and phosphorous. Hard-working Colombian beetles clean garbage, retire as pets 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z These pyrogens can come from microorganisms that infect you, or they can be produced by your body cells in response to an infection of some sort. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The group says water containing the dissolved film will go to wastewater treatment plants, where bacteria and other microorganisms break down the material “through natural biodegradation.” Does the film around detergent pods really biodegrade? A debate is raging. 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z Oxygen is a poison to these microorganisms and kills them upon exposure. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z They cycle the carbon into the soil, feeding microorganisms that in turn create the conditions for more plants to grow. Dying lands: Farmers fight to save the 'skin of the Earth' 2022-11-12T05:00:00Z According to research from NSF International — the go-to global organization for establishing public health standards and certifications — the sink sponge is a veritable Noah’s ark in the diversity of microorganisms it contains. You’re probably not cleaning these 11 very germy spots 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z The proposed bill pushes alternatives like bioinputs, products made from plant or microorganism extracts, to replace the need for pesticides. Mexican lawmakers push wider pesticides ban; farm groups alarmed 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z Fully biodegrading PVA requires the presence of the right species and concentration of microorganisms, which also have to be trained to break the compound down, Rolsky said. Does the film around detergent pods really biodegrade? A debate is raging. 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z Antibiotics kill bacteria and are naturally produced by microorganisms such as fungi; penicillin is perhaps the most well- known example. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z Three facilities located on the outside of the station will help to study the effects of cosmic radiation on plants and microorganisms. China’s Space Station Is Almost Complete—How Will Scientists Use It? 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z And don’t worry if the pumpkin has already started getting moldy — those microorganisms aid the composting process. Pumpkins can be composted, donated to farms, fed to wildlife 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z And don’t worry if the pumpkin has already started getting moldy - those microorganisms aid the composting process. Pumpkins can be composted, donated to farms, fed to wildlife 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z Could having an unhealthy gut microbiota — the population of bacteria and other microorganisms that live in your large intestine, fermenting fiber and other nondigestible foodstuffs — lead to leaky gut? Myths and facts about ‘leaky gut syndrome’ 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z Lancelets are suspension feeders that feed on phytoplankton and other microorganisms. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z The briny water looks like an eerie haze, outlined by a rind of salt-loving microorganisms around the pool's perimeter. Rare Red Sea Brine Pool Holds Secrets of Past Natural Disasters 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z Most scientists believed that heat killed life, so Needham created an experiment to show that microorganisms could grow on food, even after boiling. Louis Pasteur's work still saves lives 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z The sebum is then eaten by the millions of beneficial microorganisms that colonize our skin to produce more carboxylic acid. Are you a mosquito magnet? It’s because of how you smell. 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z Bacteria and other microorganisms in the mouth, known as the oral microbiome, also play a role. No, it’s not just sugary food that’s responsible for poor oral health in America’s children 2022-10-16T04:00:00Z The highly acidic environment kills many microorganisms in the food and, combined with the action of the enzyme pepsin, results in the catabolism of protein in the food. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z Now, researchers have found a similar connection with another type of microorganism: fungi. Fungi Lurk Inside Cancers—and Might Speed Their Growth 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z This showed that if air was not allowed directly into his boiled infusions, then no "living microorganisms would appear, even after months of observation." Louis Pasteur's work still saves lives 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z Compared with four-room houses, one-room ones had air with twice as much carbon dioxide, four times as much dust and seven times as many microorganisms. In Scotland, a city’s world-class industrial past informs its present 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z Developing products from DSI has huge advantages: the approach requires no harvesting of ocean animals, plants or microorganisms, and its commercial potential is virtually limitless because a gene sequence can be sold online multiple times. Who Owns the Ocean’s Genes? Tension on the High Seas 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z Liver cells and macrophages synthesize inactive forms of complement proteins continuously; these proteins are abundant in the blood serum and are capable of responding immediately to infecting microorganisms. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z Like bacteria, fungal microorganisms form a crucial part of the human microbiome—a delicate balance of microbes living inside the body. Fungi Lurk Inside Cancers—and Might Speed Their Growth 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z Through that process, Pasteur not only refuted the theory of spontaneous generation, but he also demonstrated that microorganisms were everywhere. Louis Pasteur's work still saves lives 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z Salinity has climbed to 18%, exceeding a threshold at which essential microorganisms begin to die. At the Great Salt Lake, record salinity and low water imperils millions of birds 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z Probiotics are defined by the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics, a nonprofit collaboration of scientists, as “live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit.” Making sense of probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics 2022-09-05T04:00:00Z This acidity kills microorganisms, breaks down food tissues, and activates digestive enzymes. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z The forest is an ecosystem of interrelated organisms, bacteria, fungus and other soil microorganisms that will be damaged where the path goes. Opinion | Keep the wild in Western Maryland wild 2022-09-04T04:00:00Z Christopher Lowry, a professor at University of Colorado Boulder, has spent more than 20 years studying and marveling at microorganisms in the natural world that help humans fight disease, known as “old friends.” How gardening may extend your life and make it better 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z Historically, salinity in the northern arm has hovered around 32%—too salty to support more than microorganisms—and about 14% in the southern arm. At the Great Salt Lake, record salinity and low water imperils millions of birds 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z Byproducts of the fermentation of prebiotic fiber by probiotic microorganisms in the intestines — aka “the waste left behind” — don’t fit that definition. Making sense of probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics 2022-09-05T04:00:00Z “Whatever stuff gets separated from the water is either landfilled, condensed into fertilizer, or digested by microorganisms,” Jacob Leibenluft writes for Slate. Advice | The essential garbage disposal guide to maintenance and cleaning 2022-08-19T04:00:00Z It is used to reduce pest infestation and to delay spoilage and prevent illness caused by microorganisms. College Physics for AP Courses 2015-08-12T00:00:00Z Many of these microorganisms live in a symbiotic relationship with plants, with the best- known example being the presence of rhizobia in the root nodules of legumes. Chemistry 2019-02-14T00:00:00Z Although the southern part is about four times saltier than seawater, it supports a vibrant ecosystem characterized by billions of brine shrimp and brine flies, which feed on photosynthetic cyanobacteria and other microorganisms. At the Great Salt Lake, record salinity and low water imperils millions of birds 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z While some fermented foods, especially those that are pasteurized or baked, may contain microorganisms that are nonviable when we eat them, this does not meet the definition of a postbiotic. Making sense of probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics 2022-09-05T04:00:00Z Some cells are even capable of engulfing entire unicellular microorganisms. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Such a dose is enough to prevent or reduce the growth of many microorganisms, but about 10,000 Gy is needed to kill salmonella, and even more is needed to kill fungi. College Physics for AP Courses 2015-08-12T00:00:00Z Many foods are preserved by radiation that kills microorganisms that cause the foods to spoil. Chemistry 2019-02-14T00:00:00Z On Earth, when chemically reducing vent fluids meet oxygen-containing seawater, the energy that becomes available often supports thriving communities of microorganisms and animals on the sea floor, far from the light of the Sun. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z Because different postbiotic preparations contain different mixtures of microorganisms or their components, they might have health effects via many different mechanisms. Making sense of probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics 2022-09-05T04:00:00Z Because microorganisms can go through several generations in a matter of hours, their gene expression profiles adapt to the new laboratory environment very quickly. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Good examples of this law are provided by microorganisms, pollen, and dust particles. College Physics for AP Courses 2015-08-12T00:00:00Z To date, the only known kind of biological organisms capable of nitrogen fixation are microorganisms. Chemistry 2019-02-14T00:00:00Z These landers carried miniature biological laboratories to test for microorganisms in the martian soil. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z Keep in mind that many fermented foods, while nutritious and healthful in other ways, no longer contain any living probiotic microorganisms. Making sense of probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics 2022-09-05T04:00:00Z Most microorganisms do not live as isolated entities, but in microbial communities known as biofilms. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Food spoilage can be greatly inhibited by exposing it to large doses of γ radiation, thereby obliterating responsible microorganisms. College Physics for AP Courses 2015-08-12T00:00:00Z In 1965, scientists at Michigan State University discovered that there was a platinum complex that inhibited cell division in certain microorganisms. Chemistry 2019-02-14T00:00:00Z Or, to take an extreme position, should we wipe it out before it becomes competitive with Earth life or contaminates our explorers with microorganisms we are not prepared to deal with? Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z If the label simply says, “made with active cultures,” the probiotic microorganisms may have been killed by heat processing. Making sense of probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics 2022-09-05T04:00:00Z For all of these reasons, pure culture is not always the best way to study microorganisms. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z There are thousands of microorganisms in the ocean left to explore as potential sources of drug candidates, not to mention all the ones on land. Why returning to medicine’s roots in nature could help fill drug discovery gaps 2022-08-07T04:00:00Z She adds that future research should test how long compounds of interest remain viable in bodily fluids such as saliva, which might host microorganisms that degrade them. Marker Tip—Without Ink!—Makes a Hardy Medical Sampler 2022-07-30T04:00:00Z One of the earliest known life processes, which still operates in some modern microorganisms, combines hydrogen and carbon dioxide to make methane, releasing energy in the process. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z In other words, food for beneficial bacteria and other microorganisms that are already hanging out in your gut microbiota. Making sense of probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics 2022-09-05T04:00:00Z If this were to occur, organic compounds and microorganisms would be able to survive the extreme conditions of space. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Ms. Burdick asked her surgical oncologist to order the test and discovered she had been infected with a specific microorganism associated with granulomatous mastitis and recurrent breast abscesses. Feeling Dismissed? How to Spot ‘Medical Gaslighting’ and What to Do About It. 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z Such imagery, however, leaves much to be desired—for all but the very closest views, rocks devoid of biosignatures versus ones teeming with fossilized microorganisms may be almost indistinguishable. New Instrument Could Spy Signs of Alien Life in Glowing Rocks 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z There are microorganisms that “breathe” metals that would be toxic to us, and even some that breathe in sulfur and breathe out sulfuric acid. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z It’s not the byproducts that matter here, and a postbiotic can be prepared from many microorganisms, not only those that meet the definition of probiotic. Making sense of probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics 2022-09-05T04:00:00Z These infectious microorganisms, such as fungi, bacteria, and nematodes, live off of the plant and damage its tissues. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Cloned colonies of bacteria and other microorganisms are easy to grow, but this is not always true of multicellular organisms, especially animals. Miller & Levine Biology 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z First is the membrane bioreactor process, during which microorganisms break down the toxic nitrogen compounds, such as ammonia, that remain in treated wastewater, turning them into nitrates and eventually into harmless nitrogen gas. In face of recurring drought, cities seek security in wastewater recycling projects 2022-07-17T04:00:00Z Plants and photosynthetic microorganisms have also evolved mechanisms to use the energy in light directly. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z These voracious microorganisms are being used to clean up oil spills and radioactive waste, and to break down plastics. Review | Our planet is covered in fungus — and that’s a good thing 2022-07-15T04:00:00Z If a cell is a single-celled microorganism, such as an amoeba, it can satisfy all of its nutrient and waste needs through diffusion. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Because single-celled organisms were significantly different from plants and animals, researchers placed all microorganisms in kingdom Protista. Miller & Levine Biology 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z The common one arises when churning waves or other movements stimulate microorganisms to glow. They Couldn’t Believe Their Eyes: The Ocean Was Glowing. 2022-07-16T04:00:00Z Hydrothermal vent fluid can represent a rich source of chemical energy, and therefore a driver for the evolution of microorganisms that can tolerate high temperatures. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z The most deadly form of water pollution, pathogenic microorganisms that cause waterborne diseases, kills almost 2 million people in underdeveloped countries every year. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z The cilia enhance the movement of mucous and trapped particles out of the respiratory tract, helping to protect the system from invasive microorganisms and harmful material that has been breathed into the body. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Detritivores feed on detritus, often obtaining extra nutrients from microorganisms that grow on and around it. Miller & Levine Biology 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z Soil is an important reservoir for organic components necessary for plants, animals, and microorganisms to live. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Humans recognized this centuries ago and began to salt-cure food to keep it from spoiling—meaning, to keep it from being colonized by microorganisms. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z Pathogens are disease-causing microorganisms, e.g., viruses, bacteria, parasitic worms, and protozoa, which cause a variety of intestinal diseases such as dysentery, typhoid fever, and cholera. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z The highly acidic environment also kills many microorganisms in the food and, combined with the action of the enzyme pepsin, results in the hydrolysis of protein in the food. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z When they swallow the pulp, it goes into a part of their digestive tract that has microorganisms that can break down cellulose. Miller & Levine Biology 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z Untreated sewage and agricultural runoff concentrate nitrogen and phosphorus which are essential for the growth of microorganisms. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Mars rocks are still making their way to Earth, but so far none has shown evidence of serving as a “spaceship” to carry microorganisms from Mars to Earth. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z Animals, plants, and microorganisms all have important roles in soil development processes, in providing a supply of organic matter, and/or in nutrient cycling. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z For example, contractile vacuoles are common in microorganisms; flame cells and nephridia in certain species and worms, and Malpighian tubules in insects are other examples of excretory systems. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z The smallest and most abundant microorganisms are prokaryotes—unicellular organisms that lack a nucleus. Miller & Levine Biology 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z Unfortunately, this can disrupt the ecosystem that exists along the shoreline by exposing native creatures to foreign sandy material and foreign microorganisms and can even bring in foreign objects that impact humans on replenished beaches. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z These successful microorganisms proliferated, giving rise to all the lifeforms we call plants. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z Dead zones occur when phosphorus and nitrogen from fertilizers cause excessive growth of microorganisms, which depletes oxygen and kills fauna. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z The cells of microorganisms like bacteria, protozoa, and fungi are bound by cell membranes and use them to interact with the environment. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z This great diversity of microorganisms helps us to maintain balance that is important to good health. Miller & Levine Biology 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z Chalk contains high concentrations of shells from a microorganism called a coccolithophore. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Leukocytes, white blood cells, are responsible for defending against potentially harmful microorganisms or molecules. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z The water is drawn from the ocean or estuary of the port and typically contains living organisms such as plant parts, microorganisms, eggs, larvae, or aquatic animals. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z The simplest system is that of contractile vacuoles present in microorganisms. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Biodiversity is short for biological diversity, and is defined as the variety and variability of animals, plants, and microorganisms. Miller & Levine Biology 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z Sitting or standing on the jets — a favorite pastime of children of all ages — can wash feces, dirt and microorganisms into the water and spray them into the air … or people’s mouths. Keeping germs away from your kids at the ‘spraygrounds’ this summer 2022-07-11T04:00:00Z Cells lining the respiratory tract secrete mucous that traps incoming microorganisms and particles. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z The most deadly form of water pollution, pathogenic microorganisms that cause waterborne diseases, kills almost 2 million people in underdeveloped countries every year. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z Which statement about contractile vacuoles in microorganisms is true? Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z It’s not just about the trees, “it’s about the water, the plants and the animals, the microorganisms,” and increasingly, it’s about climate change as forests play a critical role in sequestering carbon, Ms. Tauli-Corpuz said. Biodiversity Crisis Affects Billions Who Rely on Wild Species, Researchers Say 2022-07-08T04:00:00Z Mapping “a single class of microorganism seems to me too limited to come to an understanding of the big picture,” says Heribert Hirt, a plant scientist at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology. ‘Myconauts’ aim to reveal the often hidden soil fungi that shape ecosystems 2022-07-06T04:00:00Z Based on what this article says about neuron function, why wouldn’t they be helpful for plants or microorganisms? Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z O’Brien also said it remains unclear what kind of organic waste the enzyme process would generate, and he worries it could harm the microorganisms landfills already use to process trash and reduce odors. This Styrofoam-eating ‘superworm’ could help solve the garbage crisis 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z How do contractile vacuoles work as excretory systems in microorganisms? Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Protecting edible items from bacteria and other microorganisms reduces spoilage, which is a major factor in food being tossed out. Spray-On, Rinse-Off Food ‘Wrapper’ Can Cut Plastic Packaging 2022-06-24T04:00:00Z To half of the seedlings’ roots, researchers added mycorrhizal fungi—microorganisms that help provide plants with nutrients by associating their roots—that were sourced from mature forests of the same type. ‘Myconauts’ aim to reveal the often hidden soil fungi that shape ecosystems 2022-07-06T04:00:00Z The surface tissue of skin is a barrier that protects internal structures and fluids from potentially harmful microorganisms and other toxins. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z Some microorganisms can break down the slicks to use as food, and although high concentrations of oil in the water are toxic to marine life, some ecosystems can likely tolerate small amounts. Ocean Oil Slick Map Reveals Enough Greasy Patches to Cover France—Twice 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z Components of the immune system constantly search the body for signs of disease-causing microorganisms called pathogens. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z That’s not the only reason to shield produce from germs—some microorganisms are also the sources of illnesses, including listeriosis and Escherichia coli poisoning. Spray-On, Rinse-Off Food ‘Wrapper’ Can Cut Plastic Packaging 2022-06-24T04:00:00Z The whistleblower said that before the 2019 FDA inspection, management authorized the release of some of an infant formula batch that tested positive for microorganisms. Whistleblower report on baby formula didn’t reach top FDA food safety official 2022-05-25T04:00:00Z Specialized cells in connective tissue defend the body from microorganisms that enter the body. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z The aim of the field is to harness the power generated by biological microorganisms that naturally convert light into electricity through photosynthesis. Scientists create algae computer powered by photosynthesis 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z In addition, beneficial microorganisms that coexist on the skin compete with invading pathogens, preventing infection. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Chyba echoed this view when he wrote that it is "possible, based on what we know so far, to imagine types of microorganisms that could live in Europa's ocean." The probability of life on Jupiter's moon Europa just got a lot higher 2022-04-24T04:00:00Z Nitrogen feeds the microorganisms that break down the compost, generating heat in the process. Produce stickers are the scourge of the compost pile 2022-04-18T04:00:00Z They also separate internal body fluids from the countless microorganisms that grow on body surfaces, including the lining of certain tracts, or passageways. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z For example, to grow wheat we require insects to pollinate the plant and microorganisms to balance the nutrients in the soil. Biodiversity: What is it and how are we protecting it? 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z Cells of the liver and macrophages synthesize complement proteins continuously; these proteins are abundant in the blood serum and are capable of responding immediately to infecting microorganisms. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z In Arequipa, Peru, Le Qara ferments a consortium of native, undisclosed microorganisms to produce a biopolymer that it then formulates via an undisclosed process into a textile with properties similar to leather. This Mushroom Leather Is Being Made into Hermès Handbags 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z They have also been found inside animals all across the food chain, from microorganisms to whales, turtles and fish of all kinds. Microplastics are so insidious that they have made it into the human bloodstream, study finds 2022-03-26T04:00:00Z Leukocytes, or white blood cells, are responsible for the defense of the organism against potentially harmful microorganisms or molecules. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z The study looked at how the leaves, roots, soil, and associated microorganisms of plants reduce indoor air pollutants. 12 NASA-approved plants that actually improve air quality 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z Complement proteins bind to the surfaces of microorganisms and are particularly attracted to pathogens that are already bound by antibodies. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z While it’s normal to have a large, robust population of bacteria and other microorganisms — the gut microbiota — in your large intestine, or colon, your small intestine is relatively sterile. What to know about SIBO and how it’s diagnosed, treated 2022-03-21T04:00:00Z There are three bioluminescent bays — Mosquito Bay, Laguna Grande and La Parguera — where you can paddle or swim through the glimmering, shimmering microorganisms. 7 special islands to visit this spring without leaving U.S. territory 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z The primary barrier to the entrance of microorganisms into the body is the skin. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z “None of the microorganisms in a viper’s gut is especially dangerous,” Zinenko says. ‘The Russians must know it’s a lie.’ Ukrainian bat research spun into a false tale of bioweapons 2022-03-15T04:00:00Z In aquatic ecosystems, the availability of light may be limited because sunlight is absorbed by water, plants, suspended particles, and resident microorganisms. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Those components create the ideal environment for microorganisms to thrive, speeding decomposition. Composting is life-altering for Californians who want a role fighting climate change 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z Perhaps we should work harder to make sure students understand the Civil War and the nature of microorganisms before they are introduced to complex issues like the war in Ukraine and the anti-vaccine movement. Perspective | Online falsehoods plague us, but should we depend on schools to cure that ill? 2022-03-06T05:00:00Z Leukocytes protect the body against invading microorganisms and body cells with mutated DNA, and they clean up debris. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z The fossilized object had many structures that indicate it came from a once-living microorganism. A bizarre Martian rock looks just like coral 2022-03-04T05:00:00Z A major effect from fertilizer runoff is saltwater and freshwater eutrophication, a process whereby nutrient runoff causes the excess growth of microorganisms, depleting dissolved oxygen levels and killing ecosystem fauna. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z For a new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA, Guitérrez and his colleagues analyzed the plants’ genes and the microorganisms that help them thrive in such extreme conditions. Desert Plants’ Adaptations Help Them Thrive 2022-02-25T05:00:00Z “What an excellent name!” says Andrew Steen, a bioinformatician at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, who studies how microorganisms affect geochemical cycles. Largest bacterium ever discovered has unexpectedly complex cells 2022-02-23T05:00:00Z Off the coast of Green Bay this week, scientists collected jugs of water in a bid to catalog the microorganisms that are active under the ice and examine how they might affect nutrient cycles. On the Great Lakes, scientists are making a ‘Winter Grab’ of rare data 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z When a large amount of organic material is added to the soil under warm and moist conditions, microorganisms multiply rapidly. How to make the best of clay soil in the garden 2022-02-15T05:00:00Z Figure 37.20 Dead zones occur when phosphorus and nitrogen from fertilizers cause excessive growth of microorganisms, which depletes oxygen and kills fauna. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Fermented foods are made by combining milk, vegetables or other raw ingredients with microorganisms like yeast and bacteria. The Best Brain Foods You’re Not Eating 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z There they studied parasites, microorganisms in the water, the interaction with predators, competition with other fish, and then introduced the fish in floating cages. Mexican fish extinct in wild successfully reintroduced 2022-01-02T05:00:00Z So-called “eDNA” biomonitoring is already in use for detecting the presence of microorganisms, plants and fungi, and it appears to be feasible for tracking some animals as well. 15 Conservation Issues to Watch in 2022 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z Traditional vaccines use a weak or inactive form of a microorganism to turn the immune system against the disease. After COVID-19 Successes, Researchers Push to Develop mRNA Vaccines for Other Diseases 2021-12-29T05:00:00Z Because large animals are tertiary consumers whereas small microorganisms are decomposers. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Dr. Dorador became drawn to the microorganisms that have survived for millions of years in the salt flats. Chile Rewrites Its Constitution, Confronting Climate Change Head On 2021-12-28T05:00:00Z Ridgway speculated that the copper material of the box had acted as a fungicide and biocide to kill microorganisms that might otherwise have eaten the paper items within. Confederate pride and the Chamber of Commerce: Richmond’s Lee statue finally gives up its time capsule secrets 2021-12-28T05:00:00Z The molecule is found natively in the human body and is also ubiquitously present in plants, animals and microorganisms, as well as in food. CRISPR-edited Tomatoes Are Supposed to Help You Chill Out 2021-12-24T05:00:00Z It takes up to four months for microorganisms to break down the waste. California goes to war with food waste. Composting is its next climate crusade 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z Microbiology, the study of microorganisms, is the study of the structure and function of organisms that cannot be seen with the naked eye. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z But it quickly becomes apparent that Malik is convinced that the world has been invaded by “nonterrestrial microorganisms” and is determined to get his sons to safety. What to watch with your kids: ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid,’ ‘Wolf’ and more 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z Indeed, there are 10 times more viruses on or in your body than there are bacteria, meaning we are literally covered in the microorganisms. Far from evil, viruses have driven — and even helped — human evolution 2021-12-03T05:00:00Z Still, the possibilities captivate both investors and scientists, whether they are fabricating microorganisms to produce industrial chemicals or engineering human cells to treat medical disorders. The Gene-Synthesis Revolution 2021-11-24T05:00:00Z Clement said that shouldn’t be a concern and suggested looking at the bright side: “He may see mushrooms pop up. He’ll have an increase in insect soil microorganisms, all kinds of good stuff happening.” Across the Mid-Atlantic, giant oak trees are dying 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z These microorganisms are found in soil and in the digestive tracts of ruminants, such as cows and sheep. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Dead soil does not support plant growth, nor fungi or other microorganisms and the creatures that feed on them. Environment: Short-term fixes 2021-11-23T05:00:00Z Many of them prey on other microorganisms that have made our body their home. Far from evil, viruses have driven — and even helped — human evolution 2021-12-03T05:00:00Z Most recently, researchers studying the atmosphere of Venus claimed to see significant amounts of phosphine there—a gas that, on Earth, is chiefly made by microorganisms. Life Is Complicated—Literally, Astrobiologists Say 2021-11-23T05:00:00Z But for the past 10 years, researchers have been examining how those microorganisms may affect such issues as depression, Alzheimer’s disease, obesity prevention and even athletic performance. Perspective | Can test kits of our bodies’ microbiome aid in our health? I tried one of them. 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z Small variations in codon assignment exist in mitochondria and some microorganisms. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Two to three weeks later, you’ll get a report that provides an overview of the microorganisms in your gut and whether they’re associated with various diseases and disorders. Should You Get a Microbiome Test? 2021-10-13T04:00:00Z "In the future, phototrophic microorganisms might provide a novel means to directly increase oxygen levels in the brain in a controlled manner under particular eco-physiological conditions or following pathological impairments." What if humans didn't need to breathe? A study on algae's ability to oxygenate cells raises eyebrows 2021-10-23T04:00:00Z What about taking probiotics — live microorganisms which provide health benefits when we consume them in adequate amounts — through food or supplements? Healthy gut, healthier bones? The relationship between fiber, gut microbiota and your bones 2021-10-11T04:00:00Z Many researchers believe gut microorganisms played an important role in our evolution as humans because they help with digestion, immunity and even brain development. Perspective | Can test kits of our bodies’ microbiome aid in our health? I tried one of them. 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z Modern techniques use the genes of microorganisms cloned into vectors to mass produce the desired antigen. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z “There are literally a billion microorganisms in a single pinch of soil and they all need to eat,” said Cassidy, who teaches in OSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences. Want to grow better plants? Learn these basics about soil 2021-09-30T04:00:00Z There are distinct differences in the populations of gut microorganisms—known as the microbiome—between healthy people and those with ulcerative colitis, a subtype of IBD that does appear to involve autoimmunity. Targeted Treatments for Autoimmune Disease Make Progress 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z They’ll take soil samples to measure moisture and microorganisms and see how much CO2 the soil is emitting. Scientists Flood Forests to Mimic Rising Seas 2021-09-17T04:00:00Z “This is considered normal,” the report read, next to the number of unidentified microorganisms. Perspective | Can test kits of our bodies’ microbiome aid in our health? I tried one of them. 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z They are naturally produced by microorganisms, such as fungi, to attain an advantage over bacterial populations. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Instead, they gather data about the murkiness and temperature of the water and light emitted by tryptophan — an amino acid from microorganisms that has been linked to fecal coliform. Sensors provide a real-time glimpse at Chicago River quality 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z Additionally, they are investigating the impact that specific microorganisms and microbial communities might have on stone formation. New Tool Shows Geology behind Kidney Stone Crystallization 2021-09-01T04:00:00Z While “there are very few microorganisms that can multiply/grow in jam” because of the low pH and low moisture, Harris said, guess what is the exception? I found an old-school technique to conquer my jam fears. Then I tried to figure out if it’s safe. 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z For instance, she says, two companies analyzing the same sample of gut bacteria could come up with different reports about what microorganisms live inside you. Perspective | Can test kits of our bodies’ microbiome aid in our health? I tried one of them. 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z Single-celled prokaryotes and single-celled eukaryotes are also considered organisms and are typically referred to as microorganisms. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Not all foods that are made through fermentation contain live microorganisms when they reach store shelves or your kitchen table. The Dos and Don’ts of Fermented Foods 2021-08-19T04:00:00Z Soil amended with compost will also teem with healthy microorganisms, which help defend against plant pathogens, viruses and fungi. Seattle’s hotter summers call for landscaping that’s drought-tolerant | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2021-08-19T04:00:00Z But she suggested that one reason fermented foods may be beneficial is because the microorganisms they contain are constantly producing many nutrients during the fermentation process. How fermented foods may alter your microbiome and improve your health 2021-08-15T04:00:00Z The company compares the sample you send in to its library to identify which microorganisms call you their host. Perspective | Can test kits of our bodies’ microbiome aid in our health? I tried one of them. 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z Oxygen is a poison to these microorganisms and kills them on exposure. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z AO: To put it simply, fermentation occurs when microorganisms like bacteria, yeast and mold convert the starches and sugars in food into alcohol, lactic acid, carbon dioxide and other compounds. The Dos and Don’ts of Fermented Foods 2021-08-19T04:00:00Z Fermentation is the slow, controlled decomposition of organic substances by microorganisms or enzymes. Kimchi, kombucha and kefir: What are the facts on fermented foods? 2021-07-26T04:00:00Z These foods are made by combining milk, vegetables and other raw ingredients with microorganisms like yeast and bacteria. How fermented foods may alter your microbiome and improve your health 2021-08-15T04:00:00Z Pierce studied the disease, eventually speculating that it was caused by a microorganism, but he never identified one. In California, a new strategy to fight grapevine-killing bacteria 2021-07-21T04:00:00Z An increase in body heat also increases the activity of the animal’s enzymes and protective cells while inhibiting the enzymes and activity of the invading microorganisms. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Known as probiotics, these live microorganisms that are found in fermented foods can produce vitamins, and other healthful nutrients as well. The Dos and Don’ts of Fermented Foods 2021-08-19T04:00:00Z The most frequently used microorganisms in fermentation are bacteria and yeast, and there are thousands of food-microorganism combinations, which means there are thousands of different fermented foods and beverages, each with unique flavors and textures. Kimchi, kombucha and kefir: What are the facts on fermented foods? 2021-07-26T04:00:00Z Despite their trouble culturing their extremophile samples, the researchers discovered a vast diversity of microorganisms in all five locations. Hardy Microbes Hint at Possibilities for Extraterrestrial Life 2021-07-21T04:00:00Z Some earlier studies used metagenomic sequencing—an approach to identify mixtures of DNA—to detect microorganisms including bacteria and fungi that are abundant in air. DNA pulled from thin air identifies nearby animals 2021-07-20T04:00:00Z The digestive enzymes of these animals cannot break down cellulose, but microorganisms present in the digestive system can. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z These foods are chock-full of live microorganisms, known as probiotics, and they are widely available at grocery stores, supermarkets and farmers’ markets. The Dos and Don’ts of Fermented Foods 2021-08-19T04:00:00Z With some fermented foods, microorganisms are still alive when we consume them. Kimchi, kombucha and kefir: What are the facts on fermented foods? 2021-07-26T04:00:00Z The presence of the toxin-producing microorganisms of this magnitude in Tampa Bay is unusual, with some samples showing concentrations 10 to 17 times above what is considered a high level. Tons of dead fish in Tampa Bay blamed on toxic red tide 2021-07-14T04:00:00Z Healthy soil is a vibrant ecosystem with beneficial bacteria and microorganisms that help your plants grow. How to really, truly, finally get rid of fungus gnats for good: We asked the pros 2021-07-14T04:00:00Z Microglia scavenge and degrade dead cells and protect the brain from invading microorganisms. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z The goal is to eliminate microorganisms that inhabit the hands and inhibit the growth of bacteria under the surgeon’s gloves. The Pandemic Habit We Should Not Break 2021-07-12T04:00:00Z With other foods, those microorganisms are destroyed by further processing, such as baking, pasteurization or filtering. Kimchi, kombucha and kefir: What are the facts on fermented foods? 2021-07-26T04:00:00Z Washing won’t completely decontaminate a piece of produce, Dr. DiCaprio said, but generally removes 90 percent to 99 percent of the microorganisms. Do I Always Need to Wash Fruits and Vegetables? Do I Need a Special Soap? 2021-06-29T04:00:00Z On Earth, Hallsworth said, microorganisms can survive and proliferate in droplets of water in the atmosphere when temperatures allow. Life on Venus Impossible Due to Lack of Water, Study Suggests 2021-06-30T04:00:00Z However, sometimes large particles, such as macromolecules, parts of cells, or even unicellular microorganisms, can be engulfed by other cells in a process called phagocytosis or “cell eating.” Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z But in a world with a trillion individual species of microorganisms, where scientists have counted only one one-thousandth of one percent, how likely is it researchers have discovered and characterized everything that might threaten people? Working with deadly pathogens dangerous, but necessary for scientists 2021-06-25T04:00:00Z However, in many of these cases, the microorganisms altered the foods in ways that benefit us, such as making cabbage or wheat more digestible. Kimchi, kombucha and kefir: What are the facts on fermented foods? 2021-07-26T04:00:00Z Ambassador Alvarado responded to the body's request by calling the OAS an "irrelevant, discredited microorganism." OAS condemns Nicaragua's jailing of potential presidential rivals 2021-06-16T04:00:00Z At that time, researchers suggested the phosphines may be produced by microorganisms residing in those clouds. Life on Venus Impossible Due to Lack of Water, Study Suggests 2021-06-30T04:00:00Z These microorganisms then transform the sugars into molecules, similar to the way that yeast converts sugar to ethanol, fermenting it into beer. Oil companies are going all-in on petrochemicals — and green chemistry needs help to compete 2021-06-06T04:00:00Z So even though in day-to-day life it makes sense to avoid these dangerous microorganisms, scientists like me are motivated to study them up close and personal to learn how they work. Working with deadly pathogens dangerous, but necessary for scientists 2021-06-25T04:00:00Z The World Health Organization defines probiotics as live microorganisms which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host. Kimchi, kombucha and kefir: What are the facts on fermented foods? 2021-07-26T04:00:00Z In total, across all of the surface samples, they found 4,246 known species of microorganisms. Subway Swabbers Find a Microbe Jungle and Thousands of New Species 2021-05-26T04:00:00Z “Living systems including microorganisms are composed mainly of water and without being hydrated, they can’t be active and are unable to proliferate,” Hallsworth said. Life on Venus Impossible Due to Lack of Water, Study Suggests 2021-06-30T04:00:00Z After fermenting sugars with engineered microorganisms, a biorefinery separates and purifies microbial cells to produce a spectrum of bio-based products, including food additives, animal feed, fragrances, chemicals and plastics. Oil companies are going all-in on petrochemicals — and green chemistry needs help to compete 2021-06-06T04:00:00Z Think about all scientists have learned in the past century about how to prevent diseases based on understanding which microorganism is responsible, where it is in the environment and how it overcomes humans' natural defenses. Working with deadly pathogens dangerous, but necessary for scientists 2021-06-25T04:00:00Z Many fermented foods contain millions or trillions of viable microorganisms, and many of those do survive passage through our digestive tracts. Kimchi, kombucha and kefir: What are the facts on fermented foods? 2021-07-26T04:00:00Z The source and function of many of these microbes remains unknown, and the research reveals how much is left to learn about the microorganisms that surround us. Subway Swabbers Find a Microbe Jungle and Thousands of New Species 2021-05-26T04:00:00Z Every polyp hosts a variety of bacteria, algae, fungi and other microorganisms, collectively known as its microbiome. Will Probiotics Save Corals or Harm Them? 2021-05-27T04:00:00Z Complicating matters, the mouth also harbors bacteria and other microorganisms that interact with bodily systems in ways that are only starting to be understood. The Pandemic Was Bad for Our Teeth. Will It Change Oral Health Forever? 2021-05-19T04:00:00Z They would not work with microorganisms that pose a serious threat to people or animals. Working with deadly pathogens dangerous, but necessary for scientists 2021-06-25T04:00:00Z To be fair, demonstrating that a microorganism actually confers a health benefit requires substantial clinical research using specific and well-defined microorganism strains. Kimchi, kombucha and kefir: What are the facts on fermented foods? 2021-07-26T04:00:00Z As the first true vaccination, Jenner’s experiment was indeed a watershed moment in the history of medicine and in the ancient interaction between humans and microorganisms. How Humanity Gave Itself an Extra Life 2021-04-27T04:00:00Z Other microorganisms degrade reactive oxygen species—molecules that damage coral cells—or help corals capture carbon for energy. Will Probiotics Save Corals or Harm Them? 2021-05-27T04:00:00Z The majority of DNA extracted from an ancient bone or tooth will come from soil microorganisms, plants, animals and contemporary humans; the ancient DNA fragments will themselves be scarce and damaged. Genomes Reveal Humanity’s Journey into the Americas 2021-04-20T04:00:00Z His hobby of creating complex biospheres of plants and ponds for crustaceans, reptiles, fish and microorganisms, Boles thought, demonstrated her son’s talents. UC explains admissions decisions in a record application year of much heartbreak, some joy 2021-04-12T04:00:00Z However, live microorganisms in fermented foods are rarely characterized or defined, let alone tested for to determine if they offer probiotic health benefits. Kimchi, kombucha and kefir: What are the facts on fermented foods? 2021-07-26T04:00:00Z Instead, it manifests in countless achievements, often quickly forgotten, sometimes literally invisible: the drinking water that’s free of microorganisms, or the vaccine received in early childhood and never thought about again. How Humanity Gave Itself an Extra Life 2021-04-27T04:00:00Z That familiar chocolate taste is thanks to tiny microorganisms that help transform chocolate’s raw ingredients into the much-beloved rich, complex final product. Chocolate’s Secret Ingredient is Fermenting Microbes 2021-04-03T04:00:00Z That familiar chocolate taste is thanks to tiny microorganisms that help transform chocolate's raw ingredients into the much-beloved rich, complex final product. Chocolate’s secret ingredient is the fermenting microbes that make it taste so good 2021-04-02T04:00:00Z She and her husband researched how to improve their soil, given the positive effects of soil microorganisms on the food we grow and, by extension, gut health. She built a garden sanctuary in L.A. Now, she wants to share it with you 2021-03-31T04:00:00Z Officials say they will install a new well at the site that will allow microorganisms to break down a solvent put into the ground through an injection well that operated from the mid-1950s to 1972. Report: Radioactive cleanup at Idaho nuclear site working 2021-03-26T04:00:00Z An asteroid strike 66 million years ago not only devastated the dinosaurs but almost reset life in the oceans back to a primitive soup of simple microorganisms. Prehistoric Plankton Became Predators to Survive a Mass Extinction 2021-03-08T05:00:00Z Nature’s Fynd, which has attracted almost $160 million in funding, belongs to the third track: fermentation-derived proteins made from microorganisms, like fungi, that can be coaxed in a meaty, cheesy, creamy or milky direction. Opinion | Is the Burger Nearing Extinction? 2021-03-06T05:00:00Z Any compound microorganisms produced along the way that changes the taste of the beans will also change the taste of the final chocolate. Chocolate’s secret ingredient is the fermenting microbes that make it taste so good 2021-04-02T04:00:00Z But when people are honest, they tend to admit that fossilized remains of ancient microorganisms aren't what gets them excited in the search for alien life. Astronomers hone a new way of searching for alien civilizations in the stars 2021-03-05T05:00:00Z If any microorganisms swam in those waters, their fossils might be preserved in the sediments that accumulated in the delta. See the first images from NASA’s rover Perseverance, direct from Mars 2021-02-19T05:00:00Z I met Mr. Halden, who works for the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University, when I was writing about how microorganisms can reduce pollutants. How Pandemic Lunches Gave Me Hope for the Planet 2021-02-15T05:00:00Z The unseen host of microorganisms that live within your intestinal tract help metabolize nutrients in food, protect against infections, stimulate the immune system and more. Yogurt’s role in maintaining gut health over age 50 | Provided by Koelsch Communities 2021-02-08T05:00:00Z Probiotics are live microorganisms that benefit our health when we ingest enough of them. Here’s what you need to know about probiotics and their ability to boost immune health 2021-02-01T05:00:00Z This is the world in which a deadly mysterious microorganism flourished. Opinion | The Coup We Are Not Talking About 2021-01-29T05:00:00Z The clothes had been housed in buildings that were not entirely sealed off to their tropical climes, she said, letting in “rodents, birds, microorganisms, rains, sunlight, which literally eat them up.” Preserving Brutal Histories, One Garment at a Time 2021-01-22T05:00:00Z He’s an expert on things that microorganisms cannot get rid of, that persist in soil and oceans and in our bodies. How Pandemic Lunches Gave Me Hope for the Planet 2021-02-15T05:00:00Z The bacteriologists of the 19th century would revive Fracastoro’s works, pointing to his “seeds of disease” theory of contagion as an early forerunner of microorganisms and the first true understanding of the nature of contagion. The Physician Who Presaged the Germ Theory of Disease Nearly 500 Years Ago 2021-01-22T05:00:00Z The light is designed to sit above your keyboard and mouse and bathe them in UV-C light to help eliminate microorganisms that may be kicking around on your high-touch accessories. Targus announces an antimicrobial keyboard light and backpack 2021-01-11T05:00:00Z With each degree of latitude moving toward the equator, the diversity of microorganisms, flora and fauna increases, which means human encroachment on these ecosystems provides increased opportunities for viral transmission. Ecosystem destruction fueled the pandemic. Pollution has made it worse. 2021-01-04T05:00:00Z In return, the microorganisms provide most of the polyp’s food. In surprising sign of resilience, some corals can survive long heat waves 2020-12-08T05:00:00Z The indifferent process of Darwinian evolution by natural selection took a laborious 3.85 billion years to craft us from our unicellular microorganism precursors into the way we are today. Review | With CRISPR, humans can create their own evolutionary future 2020-11-19T05:00:00Z One study suggested that plastic starts to smell appetizing as it becomes coated in algae and microorganisms. These Items in Your Home Are Harming America’s Sea Animals 2020-11-19T05:00:00Z If you were to swab your used face covering and grow the microorganisms in a petri dish, you would find a variety of bacteria, viruses and fungi. Wash your mask daily: the ultimate guide to face coverings 2020-10-23T04:00:00Z State-run KRT television said on Wednesday the yellow dust and fine dust may contain harmful substances, such as heavy metals and pathogenic microorganisms including viruses. North Korea says China dust could spread COVID-19, warns people to stay inside 2020-10-24T04:00:00Z Crews have also been injecting a solution into the aquifer to encourage naturally occurring microorganisms to consume the trichloroethylene. Energy Department to drill east Idaho well to clean up waste 2020-10-20T04:00:00Z The idea put forth in the study by Siraj and Loeb is known as panspermia, the hypothesis that life on one planet originated from microorganisms in outer space and moved to another. Meteors that brushed Earth's atmosphere may have brought life to Venus, study says 2020-09-27T04:00:00Z Schulze-Makuch says that for microbes to flourish in Venus’s clouds, where sulfuric acid is abundant and water is scarce, they would have to be adapted to endure conditions beyond those encountered by Earth’s microorganisms. Is There Life on Venus? These Missions Could Find It 2020-09-23T04:00:00Z The population of resident gut microorganisms, which are often referred to as the gut microbiota, are crucial for health throughout life. Maternal microbes support fetal brain wiring 2020-09-22T04:00:00Z Though cyanobacteria is a naturally occurring microorganism, sometimes conditions conspire to create huge proliferations called blooms that can create problems that range from obnoxious to toxic. Cape Coral canals are helping researchers find what works 2020-09-19T04:00:00Z Zhang applies the same collaborative emphasis to his work synthesizing drugs from microorganisms as director of China’s National Key Lab of Bioreactor Engineering at the East China University of Science and Technology in Shanghai. Beijing, the seat of science capital 2020-09-18T04:00:00Z Implementing systems to monitor human diseases in real-time and better sampling of bats are needed to detect new infectious microorganisms and prevent future pandemics, the authors said in the release. Scientists may know where coronavirus originated, study says 2020-09-17T04:00:00Z “A dab of chlorine might address microorganisms, but it does nothing about these synthetics,” he says. ‘We’ve always known ours was contaminated’: the trouble with America’s water 2020-09-15T04:00:00Z While developing in utero, mouse embryos receive metabolites from maternal gut microorganisms. Maternal microbes support fetal brain wiring 2020-09-22T04:00:00Z The sprayed clay technique, called flocculation, was most recently used by Sarasota’s Mote Marine Laboratory in 2018 to combat saltwater red tide, which is also caused by a toxin-producing microorganism. Cape Coral canals are helping researchers find what works 2020-09-19T04:00:00Z On Earth, microorganisms in “anaerobic” environments - ecosystems that do not rely on oxygen - produce phosphine. Potential sign of alien life detected on inhospitable Venus 2020-09-14T04:00:00Z The phosphine may have been found in clouds with moderate temperatures, but the area is still a ghastly place for life to survive, even for the hardiest of microorganisms. Discovery of noxious gas on Venus could be a sign of life 2020-09-14T04:00:00Z One of the major achievements in the field of metabolic engineering has been the development of microorganisms that can produce plant natural products5–7. Genetically engineered yeast makes medicinal plant products 2020-09-01T04:00:00Z These accounts include fascinating details of the quest to understand pathogenic microorganisms, but almost none of the chemistry promised in the title. Can the history of pollution shape a better future? 2020-08-30T04:00:00Z In fact, it’s not unusual for patients to develop chronic, debilitating symptoms after infection by a wide variety of viruses, bacteria and other microorganisms. We must do a comprehensive study on Covid-19 'long-haulers.' A lot is at stake | Oved Amitay and Anthony L Komaroff 2020-08-19T04:00:00Z The microorganisms that gobble up cyanobacteria remains consume huge volumes of oxygen during their feast, leaving fish to suffocate. Trying to Tame the Klamath River Filled It with Toxic Algae 2020-08-10T04:00:00Z Large swaths of light-soaking microorganisms that swell and shrink over time, akin to massive blooms of algae. Discovery of noxious gas on Venus could be a sign of life 2020-09-14T04:00:00Z That’s not a bad thing, because their decomposition feeds beneficial soil microorganisms and releases nutrients for plant use. Gardening: How to reach a truce in the war with weeds 2020-08-04T04:00:00Z This microorganism was causing problems much earlier in women than in men. The gender gap in cystic fibrosis 2020-07-28T04:00:00Z Astonishingly, they were able to revive nearly all of the microorganisms. Scientists successfully revive Mesozoic-era microbes from the sea 2020-07-28T04:00:00Z Additional research, published in May 2019, found plastic pollution in oceans may be suffocating the planet – by harming the tiny microorganisms "thought to be responsible for up to 10 percent of ... total global oxygen production." Plastic waste in oceans will triple by 2040, researchers say 2020-07-27T04:00:00Z And Shari Lipner, a dermatologist at Weill-Cornell Medical Center who specializes in nail disorders, recommends skipping the cuticle trim that usually accompanies a manicure, since cuticles help seal off the nail beds from microorganisms. Shed Your Quarantine Skin (and Hair and Nails), Safely 2020-07-25T04:00:00Z In bacteria, the genes that encode biosynthetic enzymes for a natural product tend to cluster together in the microorganisms’ genomes11, a fact that aids the identification of these genes in bacteria. How the flame lily synthesizes a therapeutic natural product 2020-07-21T04:00:00Z The shallow layers of soil are also where beneficial bacteria, fungi and other soil microorganisms are most active. Soak or drip? Watering advice for the hot season 2020-07-21T04:00:00Z He moved to the Washington area in 1969 to join the staff of the American Type Culture Collection, which collects and distributes standard reference microorganisms, cell lines and other materials for research and development. Community deaths 2020-07-09T04:00:00Z Should they contain organic compounds, they may indicate the existence of past microorganisms—in other words, evidence of ancient life on the Red Planet. How NASA’s new rover will search for signs of ancient life on Mars 2020-07-02T04:00:00Z More than any other entity, viruses and microorganisms expose the fallacy of our tyrannical choreography. How Humanity Unleashed a Flood of New Diseases 2020-06-17T04:00:00Z To reduce microorganisms including bacteria and viruses on reusable bags, Vermont encourages shoppers to bag their own groceries and regularly wash the bags. Vermont plastic bag ban July 1; some states delay amid virus 2020-06-20T04:00:00Z They probably also interact with the diverse species of the community of microorganisms that live in the gut. Dietary RNA is ripe for investigation 2020-06-16T04:00:00Z About half of the microorganisms in the world’s culture collections are bacteria, dwarfing the number of viruses and fungi. A Living Library Filled With Killer Bacteria 2020-06-08T04:00:00Z Growth is stopped when food is frozen, but microorganisms are not destroyed. The freezer is your friend. Here’s a guide to using it. 2020-05-13T04:00:00Z Basically Virtually everywhere they look, scientists are finding microorganisms living in porous rock deep underground, both on land and under the seafloor. Daily briefing: The biggest drug-making challenges the world has ever faced 2020-05-14T04:00:00Z The United States disclosed work on advances in manipulating genetic material and microorganisms, awareness-raising communication, confidence-building and scientific conduct, export controls and improvements in biosafety. Chinese deception fuels fears of ethnic biological weapons ‘experiments’ 2020-05-14T04:00:00Z The other components include ventilation and filtration systems that neutralize odors using naturally occurring microorganisms. New Mexico sewage treatment plant gets odor control tech 2020-05-14T04:00:00Z Her work, often done in collaboration with scientists, frequently incorporates microorganisms. A Living Library Filled With Killer Bacteria 2020-06-08T04:00:00Z To halt the spread of microorganisms by covering our mouths and noses in public. Editorial Roundup: Florida 2020-05-13T04:00:00Z Inhaled corticosteroids might allow bacterial infections to flourish by altering the community of microorganisms in the lung. Research round-up: COPD 2020-05-12T04:00:00Z A scientific study released in March found that a parasitic microorganism which preys on salmon does not rely on oxygen to produce the energy needed to survive. The animal that lives without oxygen 2020-05-12T04:00:00Z Last month, all three died by the same tiny microorganism, isolated once more from their family members. They Survived the Holocaust. Now They’re Confronting the Virus. 2020-05-04T04:00:00Z Scientists who place their microorganisms in the collection “leave their legacy,” she said. A Living Library Filled With Killer Bacteria 2020-06-08T04:00:00Z These aerosols represent an infection hazard due to their gross contamination with microorganisms and blood, according to a report published in the National Center for Biotechnology Information. Florida dental hygienists raise concerns over resuming elective procedures 2020-05-05T04:00:00Z Scientists have long believed that microorganisms are involved in turning rock into soil — the mix of solid, gaseous and liquid matter, part mineral and part organic, that supports most land ecosystems. Daily briefing: Convalescent serum — the antibody-laden blood of survivors — lines up as first-choice treatment for coronavirus 2020-05-03T04:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission, for example, began proceedings against two companies selling a UV vacuum cleaner, shoe disinfectant and cleaning wand, alleging they falsely advertised devices as killing dangerous microorganisms without providing evidence. Sunlight’s ultraviolet wavelengths have strengths, limitations in disinfecting against the coronavirus 2020-04-24T04:00:00Z Bailleul acknowledges that considering previously unknown forms of microorganisms when studying dinosaur bone microbiology is important. Possible Dinosaur DNA Has Been Found 2020-04-17T04:00:00Z “We show the possibility of panspermia carried by these objects,” Zhang said, referring to the hypothesized spread of microorganisms or chemical precursors of life on objects hurtling through space. Cigar-shaped interstellar trespasser may be fragment of wrecked planet 2020-04-14T04:00:00Z Another series of tweets called the microorganism “just a regular bio weapon.” Putin’s Long War Against American Science 2020-04-13T04:00:00Z Let sit for 72 hours to kill any microorganisms. How to Make Hand Sanitizer in Bulk 2020-04-07T04:00:00Z By contrast, the stimulation is diminished when the extra carbon taken up at the canopy scale is allocated for plant respiration or transferred to microorganisms for their respiration. Mature forest shows little increase in carbon uptake in a CO2-enriched atmosphere 2020-04-07T04:00:00Z But she proposes that it is unlikely bacteria would find their way into a cartilage cell and mimic its nucleus in such a way that researchers would mistake the microorganisms for the genuine article. Possible Dinosaur DNA Has Been Found 2020-04-17T04:00:00Z The lab studies how TB is transmitted by putting patients in phone booth–size rooms and sampling their exhaled air for microorganisms. South Africa hopes its battle with HIV and TB helped prepare it for COVID-19 2020-04-07T04:00:00Z It weaponizes two branches of the immune system: antibody-producing B cells, and T cells that attack and kill invading microorganisms or cells affected by those microorganisms. Can We Really Develop a Safe, Effective Coronavirus Vaccine? 2020-04-06T04:00:00Z But as is always the case in such transformations, other species — perhaps insects and microorganisms highly dangerous to humans — could occupythose spaces emptied by extinction. Avenger planet: Is the COVID-19 pandemic Mother Nature’s response to human transgression? 2020-04-06T04:00:00Z “It’s a really smart strategy for animals in these environments to team up with microorganisms because they are really the champion chemists in these habitats,” she says. Deep-sea tube worms get an assist from methane-eating bacteria 2020-04-03T04:00:00Z This is called an adaptive immune response, because the body develops a defense against a specific disease-causing microorganism, or pathogen, after encountering it. Explainer: How an old tuberculosis vaccine might help fight the new coronavirus 2020-04-02T04:00:00Z The other, called environmental differential pay, pays an additional 4 or 8 percent for exposure to certain microorganisms to those under the “wage grade” pay system for blue-collar employees. Union sues to get hazardous duty pay for federal workers at risk of coronavirus exposure 2020-03-30T04:00:00Z And, course, there is the invisible killer that's not a microorganism: air pollution, which is caused by a number of toxic chemicals, some of which are greenhouse gases that are heating up the planet. How eco-activists can use this terrible moment to help save the planet 2020-03-24T04:00:00Z Moreover, obtaining a comprehensive catalogue of the distinctive DNA ‘scars’ left by encounters with various microorganisms might be useful for tracking down possible culprits that drive tumour formation. A mutational signature that can be made by a bacterium arises in human colon cancer 2020-03-22T04:00:00Z |
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