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76Beneficial Soil Microbes: The Potential for New Antibiotic and Anticancer Agents
Scientists are discovering new microbial soil species that have anti-cancer and disease-fighting properties. Get the "dirt" on this new area of medical research! The number of soil microbes still waiting to be discovered and their potential in medical advancements may shock you.
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76Invaders Are Eating the International Space Station (ISS)
Microbes on the International Space Station are corroding and damaging components. Despite rigid procedures and processes, microbes will always be with us, but in the closed environments of space vehicles, the problem is exacerbated. Microbes were a major factor in the failure of the Russian MIR space station.
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75New Research in Babies Microbiomes - Babies May Not Be Born Sterile But With Their Own Bacteria!
A microbiome is defined as the total amount of microbes and environmental interactions in a particular environment. Humans have a variety of different internal and external microbes that have numerous amounts of functions. Bacterial mutual...
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82Fuel Cell Uses Microbes To Produce Renewable Electricity From Sewage Water
A microbial fuel cell makes use of naturally occurring microbes within sewage water to collect electrons and protons that are produced by the microbes as they metabolize (digest) the organic waste contained in sewage water. The electrons produced by the microbes are collected in an anode container, while the protons produced by the microbes filter through a permeable membrane within the fuel cell to a separate cathode container. The difference in charge between the anode and cathode containers c
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63Biotech Bruja
Welcome To My Witchy World Of Woefully Wee Wonders...Welcome to my hub! I am a fun-loving Microbiologist who enjoys researching and writing about fascinating Microbiology-related stories. I also enjoy educating people about infectious disease...
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67Forward Contamination of Space: The Aliens May Be Us
We may find life in outer space someday and discover it originated on Earth. Forward contamination of space is very real, and can be as dangerous as bringing space microbes back to Earth.
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81Science Fair Project: Growing Microbes on Potato Sucrose Gelatin
Step by Step instructions for original science project idea growing fungi and bacteri on potato sucrose gelatin (recipe included).
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61Red Wiggler Worm Facts
Whether you want to grow food in containers, houseplants, or a garden full of food plants and ornamentals, every gardener extols the virtues of compost for plant health. But if you do not have the room or the time to make a traditional compost...
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74Unique Gift Ideas under $15 - Gift Giving Without Busting Your Budget
If you are on a tight budget and want to give something different, look at these recession friendly presents under $15. Whether it is a gift for the birthday, valentine, Christmas, holiday or gift for a special occasion, these gift ideas will not burst your budget. Cheap gifts, Gifts on a budget, Great value gifts, Cheap gift ideas, Inexpensive Gift, call what you like, read this tips and advice.
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57What Are Probiotics Find Out Now
It seems like everywhere you look you are hearing about this new thing called probiotics. This leaves most people asking themselves, “just what are probiotics and why do I need them?” If this is you then keep reading as we explain what they are and how they will benefit you. The word itself derives of course from the ancient Greek language, “Pro” of course means for and the “biotic” is from the root word “Bios” meaning life. According to the World Health Organization, probiotics are, “live micr
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