E. coli bacteria could be used to create biodegradable plastics, reports a paper published in Nature Chemical Biology. The ...

Like people, bacteria get invaded by viruses. In bacteria, the viral invaders are called bacteriophages, derived from the ...

Biology might ultimately provide a solution, however. Researchers have identified bacteria that evolved the ability to digest ...

Scientists in South Korea have engineered tiny bacterial cells that are churning out plastic. The plastics produced by the modified Escherichia coli ( E. coli) bacteria are known as polyester amides ...

Litter near the Charles River. For 10 to 15 days, Nelia Gross, a PhD candidate studying materials science and engineering, and other researchers incubated several types of microplastics with E. coli, ...

A self-powered, three-component biosensor capable of killing bacteria in water samples has been developed by materials ...

Researchers have genetically engineered microbes to produce a strong, flexible plastic similar to nylon for the first time.

Neglecting to clean pet bowls can expose your furry friends to harmful bacteria, mold, and other health risks.

“Wash duvets every six months, or more frequently if you have allergies or pets,” says Louisa. “Most synthetic and some down or feather duvets can be machine-washed at home or at a launderette. If you ...

Researchers at Boston University have found that microplastics (MPs) provide an ideal platform for bacteria to form ...

Q: I have seen so many headlines saying that vegetables are contaminated with E. coli bacteria. I grow a lot of my own ...

Light and electron microscopy each have their distinct limitations – with light it becomes increasingly difficult to resolve ...