A hidden alliance between algae and bacteria in the Eel River powers ecosystems, sustains salmon, and may inspire future clean technologies. In northern California, salmon represent far more than a food source. They are central to tribal traditions, vital for tourism, and serve as indicators of river health. Working along the Eel River, researchers from [...]| SciTechDaily
Scientists are creating custom microbiomes to clean up microplastics, restore trashed agricultural soil, and solve other environmental problems. The post Better Living Through Biochemistry appeared first on bioGraphic.| bioGraphic
“So the clue was, ‘This temperate coral undergoes quiescence in the winter. Another word for this is … ?’” Anya Brown has spent most of her adult life around coral reef systems. Her brother, meanwhile, has cultivated a career as a writer on the American quiz show, “Jeopardy!”| Coastal and Marine Sciences Institute
In our new course, “An Introduction to Human Babesiosis,” you’ll learn how to diagnose and treat...| VectorWise CME
Definition The white blood cell or leukocyte is an immune cell that protects the body from endotoxins, invading pollutants, bacteria, and viruses; this broad group of cells also removes dead or damaged cells. White blood cells are split into two main groups – granular and non-granular. Granular white blood cells are basophils, eosinophils, and neutrophils. […] The post White Blood Cell appeared first on Biology Dictionary.| Biology Dictionary
Definition HeLa cells, named after their original donor Henrietta Lacks, represent the most widely-used human cell line in the field of biological research. The cervical cells of a dying woman were kept alive (without consent) as ‘immortal’ cells in 1951 and fueled research into polio vaccination and isolation of the human immunodeficiency virus. They are […] The post HeLa Cells appeared first on Biology Dictionary.| Biology Dictionary
This miniseries features the tradition of ‘PhD hat’ making in German research institutes and universities. For those of you unfamiliar with this idea (as I once was), this is one of the final milestones a graduate student has before they are officially a “Dr.”. Upon the successful defense of a thesis, the labmates of the PhD student craft a graduation hat from a mishmash of scrap cardboard and memorabilia. Hours of work go into these beloved pieces, and you can often find these hand-m...| Cryospheric Sciences
A machine-learning model that estimates the total density of microbes in faeces shows that microbial load can strongly influence disease-microbe associations.| EMBL
Once lost in scientific obscurity, bacteriophage therapy is making a comeback.| Nautilus
New Year, New Bread About this lesson People all over the world keep sourdough starters – and over 500 have shared theirs with us, as part of the global citizen science Sourdough Project. Now that we know which microbes make your starters unique, we have a new challenge for you: we’d like you all [...]| Students Discover
Sourdough for Science This project is appropriate for participants of all ages, and can be completed at home or in a classroom. Download Teacher Guide! About this activity Humans have baked bread for over 10,000 years. All over the world, different cultures bake their own unique breads – and have for [...]| Students Discover
Invisible Pathogens Grades 8-12 Three hours Microbiology About this lesson In this lesson, students will have an opportunity to isolate fungal morphospecies by plating ants on agar gel. They will then be able to submit their findings to a scientist and connect their experience to [...]| Students Discover
Dr. Elaine Hsiao's work explores how our gut microbes affect our brains.| Science and Food
The development of the microscope in the 17th century magnified our awareness of a microbial universe previously invisible to the naked eye. Anton van Leeuwenhoek, a Dutch textile draper and science hobbyist, was one of the first individuals to glance into the microbial looking glass and identify unicellular organisms (so-called animalcules) such as protozoa and bacteria [1]. His colleague, Robert Hooke, went on to publish the seminal text, Micrographia, which described his observations of mi...| Science and Food
The biologists, study all aspects of life on Earth and know a lot about it. This knowledge should be put to good use.| GenuineProspect
“Education means emancipation. It means light and liberty. It means the uplifting of the soul of man into the glorious light of truth, the light by which men can only be made free.” ~ Frederick Dou…| GenuineProspect