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Scientists believe that mirror bacteria constructed from mirror images of molecules found in nature could put life on Earth ...

A team analyzed the amino acids that affect the formation of spores in a bacterium that causes food poisoning, Clostridium perfringens, and identified serine as an amino acid that inhibits spore ...

Serine affects engulfment during the sporulation process in Clostridium perfringens strain SM101 - (https://www.sciencedirect ...

Leading scientists warn against creating "mirror life" microbes, citing unprecedented risks to Earth's ecosystems. These ...

Leafy greens can become contaminated with pathogenic E. coli or other bacteria through splashes of soil or contaminated irrigation water in the field, or through processing and handling. Growers and ...

Banish the tiny bugs that are overtaking your houseplants and seedlings once and for all! First, try our natural methods for ...

Now it’s being called out by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. —possibly on track to become head of health initiatives for the incoming ...

Don’t let the name fool you. Sewer moths are much more disgusting than their winged cousins, and they’re on the way to your ...

Mount Pleasant Waterworks launches its Septic System Maintenance Program on Jan. 1 for customers for $15 per month, and ...