Category: Bacteria
Microbacterium hatanonis.
Scientists discover a new strain of bacteria that lives in hairspray. (via)
Post date: Friday, March 7th, 2008.
Mycoplasma mobile.
Scientists build motor that is powered by living bacteria. (via)
Post date: Friday, October 13th, 2006.
Ralstonia metallidurans.
Bacteria discovered that secretes pure gold.
Post date: Friday, July 14th, 2006.
Bacterial nanowires.
Microbiologist discovers that bacteria can sprout tiny wires called pili which can be bioengineered to power electronic devices. (via)
Post date: Tuesday, July 11th, 2006.
Shewanella oneidensis MR-1.
Post date: Friday, June 16th, 2006.
H-NS.
Protein discovered in bacteria that allow them to have their own immune system.
Post date: Friday, June 9th, 2006.
Lactobacillus bulgaricus.
Post date: Thursday, June 1st, 2006.
Nutritional competence.
Scientists discover that bacteria eat DNA.
Post date: Friday, May 26th, 2006.
Platensimycin.
Compound discovered that kills antibiotic-resistant bacteria. (via)
Post date: Thursday, May 18th, 2006.
Magnetotactic bacteria.
High school student uses bacteria to produce an electric current for his science fair project.
Post date: Friday, May 12th, 2006.
7-O-malonyl-macrolactin A.
Natural substance discovered that inhibits the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. (via)
Post date: Thursday, May 4th, 2006.
Caulobacter crescentus.
Bacterium that is nature’s strongest glue can withstand force of 5 tons per square inch.
Post date: Monday, April 10th, 2006.






