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In a breakthrough with promising real-world applications, a team of Rutgers biophysicists, bioengineers, and plant biologists ...

Engineers have developed a building material that uses the root-like mycelium of a fungus and bacteria cells. Their results show that this material -- which is manufactured with living cells at low ...

The global market for micro and nanocellulose is set for rapid growth through 2035, driven by demand for sustainable, high-performance alternatives to petroleum-based materials. With applications in ...

Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery that could transform the way we support plant growth and recovery. Ryan Lermon is the U of MN Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Educator ...

Klebsiella oxytoca, one of several Klebsiella bacteria, is naturally found in the intestinal tract, mouth, and nose, and although they're considered healthy in your intestines, outside the gut ...

School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States Renewable Bioproducts Institute, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia ...

One in three women are affected by bacterial vaginosis (BV), a common but poorly understood condition caused by an imbalance of vaginal bacteria that can cause discomfort and pain. BV is treated ...

We developed a novel set of peptide nucleic acid (PNA)-based FISH probes with optimal target specificity by analyzing the variations in 16S ribosomal RNA sequence across all bacterial species." ...

Meanwhile, 3D-printed stents, though precise ... the researchers acknowledge that several hurdles remain before widespread clinical use. While promising, bacterial cellulose production must be ...

A 3D model of Coronavirus cells, one of three pathogen families classed as high risk for both epidemics and pandemics. Credit: iStock Dr Isabel Oliver, chief scientific officer for UKHSA ...

Bacterial pathogen families were also assessed for the list based on their sensitivity to climate change and vaccine availability, and were rated based on the concern around their resistance to drugs ...