Bacteria are getting a high-tech makeover. Scientists are finding new ways to tweak their DNA with precision. This isn't just about changing a few genes. It's about completely redesigning these tiny organisms to do new things. For a long time, scientists have relied on a process called homologous r
Back in the 1920s, doctors thought they had a big win against a serious illness called neurosyphilis. They used malaria to treat patients at Mont Park Hospital in Australia. This idea won a Nobel Prize, so it was a huge deal at the time. But now, people are questioning if it really worked. A doctor
Back in the 2000s, many people, including a younger version of themselves, found shows like To Catch a Predator entertaining. It was seen as a reality show where alleged criminals were caught and arrested. But a recent documentary, Predators, has changed that perspective. Predators, released in 202
Bacteria can make plastic-like stuff from peanut oil. This isn't your usual plastic. It's special because it breaks down naturally and doesn't harm the environment. Scientists found a type of bacteria called Bacillus subtilis LO1. It's great at turning peanut oil into this eco-friendly plastic. Thi
Back to the Future Part 3 might have ended, but its legacy lived on in an unexpected way. In 1991, CBS launched an animated series based on the popular movie franchise. Though it only ran for two seasons, this show left a mark that extended beyond the screen. The animated series introduced a new ti
Bacteria are sneaky. They find ways to survive even when we throw powerful medicines at them. One of the trickiest is Staphylococcus aureus, especially the kind that doesn't respond to many drugs, like MRSA. Scientists have been working hard to find new ways to beat these tough bacteria. They creat
Bacteria and our bodies are in a constant battle. One sneaky bacteria, Simkania negevensis (Sne), has found a way to mess with our body's defense system. This bacteria causes respiratory diseases and hides inside our cells. It has tools to break down our body's defenses, but scientists are still fig
Back pain is not a one-size-fits-all issue. It's a complex problem that affects people differently. To tackle this, researchers are using advanced technology to study how people move. They want to see if there are distinct patterns in how individuals with back pain move their spines. The goal is to
Bacillus anthracis, the bacteria behind anthrax, is a serious threat to both people and animals. Finding it quickly is crucial for safety. A new tool has been created to do just that. It uses something called dipicolinic acid (DPA) as a sign that Bacillus anthracis is present. This new tool is a se
Back in 1992, Joe Biden, then a senator, had some strong words about crime in Washington, D. C. He was not alone in his concerns. Many people felt the same way. Biden spoke on the Senate floor about the dangers of driving in D. C. at night. He shared personal stories, like how he avoided stopping at
