The non-descript, pill-shaped cell is why we understand fundamental life processes (think DNA replication and transcription).

Hyderabad: Do you store your toothbrush in the bathroom? If so, it might be time to reconsider your habits. Your toothbrush could be collecting bacteria, potentially putting your health at risk, ...

The city which was found to be the worst culprit for germ-ridden pumps was Nottingham. The petrol stations in the area are close to the M1 which means they are visited by scores of drivers. But the ...

Bacteria samples were taken at four sites in London, Nottingham and Manchester. All were found to be contaminated with faecal streptococci and enterococci.

The Nottingham site recorded a staggering 1,720 CFU (Colony-forming units ... higher than typical levels expected." Traces of E. coli, Clostridium perfringens, and Faecal streptococci, indicating ...

Bacteria samples were taken at four sites in London, Nottingham and Manchester. All were found to be contaminated with faecal streptococci and enterococci.

Following vortex agitation, 100 µL suspension was plated on BHI agar in duplicate. All plates were incubated for 48 h at 37 °C, and the colony-forming units (CFU) were then counted. All procedures ...

In E. coli, the presence of certain group VIIIb transition metal compounds in concentrations of about 1–10 parts per million of the metal in the culture medium causes an inhibition of the cell ...

This Fast-Pass strategy was implemented in the analysis of genetically edited Escherichia coli strains that have been engineered to produce various free-fatty acids (FFAs) for applications relevant to ...

New research shows bacteria form distinct species and maintain cohesion through frequent DNA exchange via homologous recombination.

It is a common gut bacteria that never normally sees the light of day, but now Chinese scientists have engineered E coli so that it can harness sunlight like a plant. Incorporating a custom ...

This work describes a valuable method, SICKO, for real-time longitudinal quantification of bacterial colonization in the gut of individual C. elegans. The authors present convincing evidence to ...