The trace of microbes that we leave behind could practically function as a fingerprint capable of revealing our identity, according to a study carried out by American scientists. The technique, released in the journal PNAS, opens the door to the development of a new forensic identification technique.
Bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms are responsible for the decomposition of food. Like other living beings, these creatures need water to survive, so the best way to prevent them from proliferating at ease is to "turn off the tap".
The atmosphere is not an inert layer around the Earth. Millions of bacteria live in it with an essential role in the formation of rain and snow, which could help us fight drought.
Kissing can transmit bacteria that promote tooth decay, such as Streptococcus mutans. The largest reservoir from which babies acquire this cariogenic microbe is from their parents, through mouth-to-mouth contact.
As their name suggests, biological weapons are made of viruses, bacteria and other highly contagious and terrifyingly virulent live agents. These biological agents, capable...
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