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World Health Day 2011 Fights Antimicrobial ResistanceEvery year, the World Health Organization (WHO) sponsors a World Health Day. This year's theme is antimicrobial resistance.
Alien Microbes in Comets: Not the Only Time Science Was WrongWe are a culture who jumps on the media bandwagon whenever something new is brought to our attention. We need to learn, as a culture, to really look at the facts before we fall for the hype.
The Gut-Brain ConnectionA study in mice shows that gut microbes influence behavior and the activities of brain chemicals. The study points to new ways of treating mental disorders.
Giant Microbes: Making Bacteria, Diseases and Blood Cells a Little More FunIf you have a disease, chances are there is a plushie counterpart for it at Giant Microbes!
Symbiotic Relationships Between Microbe and HostThere are three types of symbiotic relationships that microbes can have with their host organism: mutualism, commensalism and parasitism.
New Oil Microbe Eating Spill in Gulf of MexicoScientists discover new oil microbe after studying the underwater dispersion of millions of gallons of oil.
Good Microbes--Probiotics Positive Affects on the Environment and HumansMicrobes--probiotics plays a very vital role in the defense system of nature and humans.
Difference Between Aerobic & Anaerobic BacteriaOxygen is required for cells to break down organic molecules in the most energy-efficient way. How do microbes that live under conditions of low or no O2 metabolize food?- What Your Unique Microbes Say About You, Where You Have BeenSkin microbes advertise to the world everything about you, where you have been and who or what you have been in contact with.Law enforcement is using these microbes to get to know you.
Food Poisoning Prevention and TreatmentFood poisoning is a general term for when a person becomes ill from something they've ingested. Here's the lowdown on the prevention and treatment of food-borne illness.
Western Diet May Cause Allergies and Intestinal InflammationMicrobial populations in the intestines of children who ate a modern Western diet or an ancient rural African diet was compared. The rural diet was associated with a more diverse and beneficial bacterial colonization.- Food MicrobiologyFood Microbiology is the study of very small living things that can only be viewed by using a magnifying lens or microscope. Classification of Food Microbial organisms categorized into four groups, namely: 1. Bacteria 2. Mold 3. Yeast 4. Virus
What is a Nosocomial Infection?Whether you are a patient or a health care worker, nosocomial infections are a type of illness that you should be concerned about. Read on and help protect yourself.
Scientist Says to Look on Earth for Aliens and Why I Don't AgreeScientist proposed that we should look in the extreme parts of our Earth, such as deserts, Antarctica valleys and highly saline waters, for microbes that can survive as evidence that aliens exist, but can it really be that simple?- The Cellular Theory of DiseaseThe Cellular Theory of Disease contrasts the well-known Germ Theory of Disease. Ultimately, the Cellular Theory of Disease is validated more widely by science, common sense, and the function of microbes.
Do Your Gut Microbes Make You Fat?Gut microbes may be one of the critical factors leading to obesity. A new study shows how a "Western diet" changes the microbial composition in our intestines so that more calories are absorbed.
Probiotics: Living Microbes in FoodsEnsure that the probiotics you are taking has living microbes Do not bake or cook these foods- Alternative Medicine - Research PaperMy final research paper for a class, which discusses alternative medicine.
- Microbes: The Good, the Bad and the Very UglyNever has it been more important to ensure your immune system is functioning at its optimum level.
General Features of the Human Immune SystemIn addition to your body's own "average Joe working cells", you are internally patrolled by a microscopic police force, the cells and molecules of your immune system.
How to Kill Bacteria and Other MicrobesHeat, UV radiation, antibiotics and chemicals are all used to control bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms. How to they kill pathogens without hurting our cells?- Top 6 Must Follow Steps to Avoid Microbes in Your's Baby's FoodThese are the various ways in which the little ones can be protected against bacterial infection. If these steps are followed, then it will lead to a healthy environment for the baby to grow up.
- Pasteur and the Paradigm ShiftThis article provides an historical example of a scientific revolution, or paradigm shift, through the work of Louis Pasteur.
The Microbe that Grows GasolineWith growing concern over the future of energy, it is good to know that such a crisis could be solvable-possibly in the next 18 months. Two biologists are aggressively looking into microbes to produce something in very high demand: crude oil.- Attack of the MicrobesA look at the Swine Flu outbreak.
- How Scientists Help in Fighting Pathologic ConditionsMethods in which scientists help in discovering cures for ailments.
- Molly Microbe Meets Her MatchCan Heather get over her sickness that she has received from Molly Microbe?
Designer Microbes - a New Alternative BioFuel SourceCan it be? The perfect renewable fuel? A California firm claims it can produce diesel fuel from biomass using proprietary microbes it has developed. This process appears to have huge potential for producing renewable fuels.- The "Iraqibacter" FactorWhile some politicians and concerned citizens publicly question the increasing social costs of the war, another costly and potentially dangerous issue lurks in the background.
- Microbes' Role in Nutrition and ImmunityOur digestive tract is populated by a huge number of bacteria, both benign and pathogenic. The Gut Microbiome Project will help us understand how these microbes control our immunity and nutrition.
Christmas Gift Ideas for Hypochondriacs and GermaphobesChristmas might be the holiday season, but it's also cold and flu season. If anyone you know has this kind of attitude, maybe you should consider the following Christmas gift ideas for the hypochondriac or germaphobe in your life.
Candy Review: Crackheads, the Chocolate Covered Caffeine BeanWhen I first came across the website www.ThinkGeek.com, I was amazed at how many neat out of this world gadgets and doo dads their were for the geek in just about everyone.
Carlsbad Caverns: Cancer Cure?We all know that rainforests provide cures for cancer and other diseases. But did you know caves can offer even more hope for the ill?- Science Fair Experiment for Junior HighHave you ever wondered how many different kinds of bacteria and mold are on common household items? This science fair experiment will be a real eye-opener! This experiment is suitable for middle school students and may be adapted for high school.
- What is Q Fever?An explanation of what it is and how it is spread.
Dirt. A Deeper LookIn this article we take a look at the make up of our soil, and how to manage it better. We also learn about microbes in the soil, and how to better aid them in making our soil better.- Can Your Desk Kill You?Here is the dramatic truth regarding your desk and work area. You may want to think twice before eating in front of the computer after reading this.
- The Ocean's Big SecretWhat eco-friendly and smart ideas can the ocean give us about how to redistribute toxic air chemicals?
Stunning Discovery Shakes Foundation of Scientific BeliefsFinding a microbe that feeds on arsenic leads to an explosion of theoretical brainstorming about DNA. Were there other previously unknown life forms on Earth ?- GALT: Gut Associated Lymphatic TissuePart of the digestive process. How does this tissue perform?
