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a doctoral student in materials science and engineering at Boston University. Biofilms are protective three-dimensional structures created by bacteria from its own waste. Much like an armored and ...

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This month, Lila Sciences went public with its own ambitions to revolutionize science through A.I. The start-up, which is based in Cambridge, Mass., had worked in secret for two years “to build ...

Our science journalists reported on the Stand Up for Science rallies held in New York City and Raleigh, North Carolina. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On a sunny afternoon steps from the Lincoln Memorial, crowds of protesters gathered to stand up for science. Wispy clouds streaked across blue skies as people chanted ...

The ability of bacteria to control the biophysical properties of their membrane phospholipids allows them to thrive in a wide range of physical environments. Fatty acid biosynthesis is an energy ...

Packets of freeze-dried bacteria grow biocement on demand Date: March 5, 2025 Source: American Chemical Society Summary: Cement manufacturing and repair could be significantly improved by using ...

In another experiment, bacteria thrived when the proteasome functioned normally but the peptides produced within it were destroyed. The effectiveness of the peptides was also demonstrated in mice ...

The goal of brushing one’s teeth is to have fresh breath and prevent cavities. But the effect of toothpaste on the complex ecosystem of bacteria in our mouths — the oral microbiome — is often ...

A vivid new image is taking shape in the world of cell biology: Imagine bacteria adhering to the ... process might sound like something out of a science fiction story. "But it's precisely what ...

For fraternal twins who share 50 percent of their genes, this rate drops to around 2 percent. Scientists have long suspected that gut bacteria may influence a person's risk of developing multiple ...