Tiny Bugs in the Arctic Have Surprising Bacteria That Help Them Survive
Scientists discovered that Arctic insects carry special bacteria inside their bodies that help them survive in one of Earth's harshest environments. …
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Tiny Bugs Inside Bugs: How Milkweed Bugs Get Their Helpful Bacteria
Scientists discovered that milkweed bugs carry helpful bacteria inside their bodies that change throughout their lives. These bacteria come from their mothers …
Read MoreAcorn Shells Could Help Clean Polluted Water
Scientists discovered that acorn cups—the little caps that fall off acorns—can help remove harmful nitrates from polluted water. Nitrates are chemicals that …
Read MoreScientists Find New Ways to Wake Up Dormant Viruses in Bacteria
Scientists tested thousands of compounds to find new ways to activate dormant viruses that live inside bacteria. These viruses, called prophages, normally stay …
Read MoreBacteria That Turn Toxic Selenium Into Germ-Fighting Nanoparticles
Scientists discovered a new type of bacteria found in Egyptian soil that can transform a toxic chemical called selenate into tiny particles of selenium. These …
Read MoreNew Ginseng Probiotics May Lower Cholesterol Better Than Regular Ones
Scientists found special bacteria living on ginseng plants that could help lower cholesterol levels. These new probiotics, called Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus, …
Read MoreGood Bacteria May Help Fight Gum Disease in Lab Study
Scientists tested whether a helpful bacteria called Lactobacillus helveticus could fight off harmful bacteria that cause gum disease. In laboratory tests, they …
Read MoreClean Water Program Helped Families in Uganda, But Benefits Didn't Last
Researchers tested two programs to help families in northern Uganda get cleaner water and safer food. They worked with communities to teach better practices …
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