News articles tagged with 'microorganism'
26 percent of herbs eaten in Spain are contaminated with bacteria
— 4 Mar 2011 16:03 | HealthA research team from the University of Valencia has discovered that up to 20% of spices and 26% of herbs sold in Spain are contaminated by various bacteria, reducing their quality.…
Bacteria possible cause of preterm births
— 28 Jan 2011 16:00 | HealthThe type of bacteria that colonise the placenta during pregnancy could be associated with preterm birth and other developmental problems in newborns according to research published…
Looking for the coolest forms of life on Earth
— 7 Aug 2010 09:25 | AstronomyTwo UK scientists are travelling to one of the coldest places on Earth to help them understand how life could exist on other planets in our Solar System. Professor Liane Benning (University…
Tiny marine microbes exert influence on global climate
— 16 Jul 2010 12:21 | EnvironmentNew research indicates that the interactions of microscopic organisms around a particular organic material may alter the chemical properties of the ocean and ultimately influence global…
Study finds high level of bacteria in bottled water in Canada
— 26 May 2010 11:22 | HealthA Montreal study finds heterotrophic bacteria counts, in more than 70 percent of bottled water samples, exceed the recommended limits specified by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP).…
Gene discovery potential key to cost-competitive cellulosic ethanol
— 21 May 2010 11:15 | BiologyScientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory are improving strains of microorganisms used to convert cellulosic biomass into ethanol, including a recent modification…
Study recommends better handling of milk in restaurants
— 30 Jan 2010 11:07 | HealthOne-third of samples of milk and dairy products analysed in various restaurants exceed the microbe contamination limits set by the European Union, according to a study carried out by…
Friendly bacteria love the humble apple
— 20 Jan 2010 14:44 | BiologyWhy does an apple a day keep the doctor away? New research published in the open access journal BMC Microbiology contributes to our understanding of why eating apples is good for you…
Microbe understudies await their turn in the limelight
— 12 Jan 2010 11:11 | BiologyOn the marine microbial stage, there appears to be a vast, varied group of understudies only too ready to step in when 'star' microbes falter…
Genetic study reveals the origins of cavity-causing bacteria
— 24 Dec 2009 13:07 | HealthResearchers have uncovered the complete genetic make-up of the cavity-causing bacterium Bifidobacterium dentium Bd1, revealing the genetic adaptations that allow this microorganism…