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Berkley -
The search for an effective biofuel represents a major area of scientific research and energy company funding. In a new study, a simple microbe isolated from a forest may hold the golden key for a new generation of biofuels.
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The problems of antibiotics have received a great deal of attention in the press. The main concern is bacterial resistance. As an alternative, a science group have developed a special coating which can destroy bacteria on contact.
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Helsinki -
A Finnish study suggests that increasing urbanization, and lower exposure to nature, has led to increased rates of allergies and asthma in children. A possible warning sign about changing lifestyles.
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Magnetic bacteria may hold the key for the creation of a new generation of biological computers. The bacteria could be used to create super-fast hard drives.
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Paris -
A new strain of cyanobacteria has been discovered in the partially scorched waters of Lake Alchichica in Mexico. The bacteria are believed to be unique since they produce a unique endoskeleton comprising of calcified lumpy granules.
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Dublin -
A specially designed pillow, designed for use in hospitals, has won a prestigious innovation prize. The pillow has special properties which protect the patient from bacteria and other hospital acquired infections.
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A new survey report highlights the risks of not washing grocery totes, especially those used to carry meat and vegetables from supermarkets back to the home. A surprisingly large number of Americans do not wash their totes regularly.
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Amherst -
A three-day symposium, "Celebrating a Life of Science: In Memory of Lynn Margulis," was held this weekend, March 23-25th, at the University of Massachusetts, where Margulis taught evolutionary science for decades.
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It has often been thought that exposing children to germs at an early age to build immunity makes sense and makes for healthier adults. Now some recent research into the immune systems of mice offers weight to this theory: dirt might be good.
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The search for new bio-fuels represents potential big business with the decline in available fossil fuels. A team of scientists, backed by the US government, have made significant progress in using bacteria to create a bio-diesel from glucose.
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Bacteria bring life back to burnt areas of the Mournes
Calif. officials investigate possible link to rare bacteria in lab researcher's death
Magnet-making bacteria may help build biological computers of the future, an international team of researchers says.
A test to show whether wounds or lesions have been infected with bacteria including MRSA is developed by Edinburgh University scientists.
 A New Brunswick researcher says bacteria from the Bay of Fundy are showing promise as potential cancer-fighting agents.
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