Bacteria
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2024.04.02
They are all investigating the microbiota, each in their own way. The five scientists speaking at the conference held at the Institut Pasteur on March 16,...
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2024.02.07
Bacteria have a fundamental need for certain rare nutrients such as metals, vitamins and certain sugars. Without these nutrients, the bacterium is deficient...
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2024.01.30
A study observes rapid and distinct immune system changes when people switched to a vegan diet (animal product-free, high in fiber and low in fat) or a...
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2024.01.15
"Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood." These words from Marie Curie neatly sum up the philosophy and career of Sarah Dellière. She is...
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2023.11.16
Antibiotics are drugs used to fight infections caused by bacteria. They have saved and continue to save millions of lives every year, but their effectiveness...
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2023.10.02
Javier Pizarro-Cerda's upbringing gave him curiosity, an interest in biology and science, as well as a lifelong passion for music! After his studies in Costa...
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2023.10.06
Diphtheria, a disease that in the past was often fatal, continues to be closely monitored even as widespread vaccination programs are in place. Although...
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2023.09.29
On September 11, 2023, the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Regional Health Agency (ARS) received reports of several probable cases of botulism. Seven people were being...
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2023.09.11
Food safety is a major concern in our society, requiring constant attention and research efforts to counter the associated microbiological risks. The...
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2023.06.12
The adult human body is composed of 100,000 billion cells. It also interacts closely with a roughly equal number of microbes – bacteria, viruses or fungi....