bacteria

Cravings for high-calorie foods may be switched off in the brain by a supplement

Posted in Medicine on 4th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller

A supplement, based on a molecule produced by gut bacteria, reduces cravings for high-calorie foods, a new study suggests.

Bacteria in the gut have been spotted eating brain chemicals for the first time

Posted in Science on 2nd Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller

It up could help explain why the gut microbiome seems to affect mood.

How cold-loving bacteria can create their own ice

Posted in Science on 25th Apr, 2016
by Alex Muller

P. syringae plays an important role in biology and atmospheric science, because it can form ice at temperatures above freezing.

How microbes contribute to heart disease

Posted in Science on 23rd Mar, 2016
by Alex Muller

The TMAO chemical sparks an even greater cascade of problems inside the body leading to cardiovascular disease and an increased risk for heart attack and stroke.

Deep-sea bacteria could help neutralize greenhouse gas

Posted in Featured, Science on 24th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller

Bacteria plucked from the bottom of the ocean could be put to work neutralizing large amounts of industrial carbon dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere.