Cement manufacturing and repair could be significantly improved by using biocement-producing bacteria, but growing the microbes at construction sites remains a challenge. Now, researchers report a ...

The goal of brushing one's teeth is to have fresh breath and prevent cavities. But the effect of toothpaste on the complex ...

Much like humans generate mountains of garbage, our cells are constantly discarding proteins that are damaged or no longer ...

From caffeine to penicillin, natural products have become a mainstay in modern society, and are used for numerous ...

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A healthy microbiome includes bacteria that help regulate pH levels (a measure of how acidic or alkaline a substance is), ...

FDA-approved drugs are also often patented and subject to various laws regarding exclusivity for a given manufacturer. At the ...

Benedict Ndou, a researcher and PhD candidate at NWU, has identified a possible way to produce medicine without relying on ...

Soft sand, cool water … and high levels of bacteria? Mississippi’s beaches are popular spots for spring break visitors, and ...

Researchers in Israel discovered a part of the body known to recycle proteins can also generate bacteria-killing chemicals.

The researchers prepared separate columns with play sand, like that used in children’s sandboxes, and natural sandy soil taken from the ground. Then, when the columns were sprayed several times with ...