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Posts tagged bacteria

February 25, 2011

 

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Sir Alexander Fleming, Penicillium, And The History Of Antibiotics

People have used moldy and fermented substances to treat wounds for over three thousand years. Learn about the history of antibiotics.

January 20, 2011

 

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Corn And Beans Grow Well Together… Why?

The Maya knew that corn and beans grow well together, just as in this country some farmers rotate their crops.

September 1, 2010

 

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Cynobacteria: The Future Of Fuel

Learn how scientists are using bacteria to create different types of fuels.

August 12, 2010

 

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Double Dipping…Is It Really So Bad?

Have you ever double-dipped? It's not a big deal... right???

August 4, 2010

 

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The 5 Second Rule: Truth Or Myth?

We've all dropped a piece of food on the floor and ate it after thinking, "It's only been 5 seconds!" Is there any truth to this rule?

July 20, 2010

 

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Scientists Search The Snow For New Vaccines

Who would think that researchers would find ingredients for modern medicine buried in the ice?

July 1, 2010

 

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Forensic Scientist’s New Friend: Hand Bacteria

You may have seen episodes of CSI where the bad guys are catch by matching fingerprints. Now, science may be able to match their hand bacteria.

June 30, 2010

 

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The Bacteria-Killing Bandage

Did you know there is a bandage out there that can kill toxic bacteria?

June 25, 2010

 

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Why Don’t Vultures Get Food Poisoning?

How do vultures avoid getting sick since they are known as nature's "clean up crew?"

April 23, 2010

 

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Is It Safe To Refreeze Meat? Why Or Why Not?

Is it okay to refreeze uncooked meat? Is it safe?

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