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Not all bacteria grow the same way, even when they are closely related. In Caulobacter crescentus (left panel), the cell elongates from its center ...

At ETH Zurich, scientists from many different fields are working on something that seems straight out of science fiction.

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Study in mice suggests potential for probiotic treatment. Although previous research has linked pesticide exposure to harmful ...

Vibrio bacteria, which can cause serious infections, are often found in the Baltic Sea but have also appeared in the North ...

By spinning bacteria in a controlled flow, scientists produce aligned cellulose sheets with tensile strength over 500 MPa.

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The common food additive that's linked to autoimmune disease and this ingredient hiding in your pantry could be triggering ...

Scientists discovered three new species of sea spiders that live near the ocean floor and feast on bacteria that convert ...

Exercise seems to help prevent cancer and reduce the growth of tumours, and that protective effect may be due to the way ...