dead and aliveHow Dormant Bacteria Spores ‘Return to Life’ “If scientists find life on Mars or Venus, it is likely to be in a dormant state and we now know that a life form that appears to be completely inert may still be capable of thinking about its next steps.” By Amlan Sarkar
Looming ThreatTyphoid Is Becoming Resistant to Antibiotics, Warn Scientists The new study suggests that 20% of all typhoid cases — around 11 million annually — could turn fatal. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Big BacteriaScientists Discover Eye‑Lash Length Bacteria, the Largest Ever Found "To put it into context, it would be like a human encountering another human as tall as Mount Everest.” By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Down With The SuperbugsScientists Find New Way To Fight Antibiotic Resistance in Dangerous Bacteria If successful, the treatment can prevent more deaths annually than those caused by AIDS or malaria. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
"Circular Economy"Scientists Discover How to Convert Plastic Waste Into Vanilla Flavoring "Using microbes to turn waste plastics... into an important commodity... is a beautiful demonstration of green chemistry." By Devrupa Rakshit
Not All ThatUntrending: Tea Tree Oil Only Has Minor Anti‑Bacterial and Anti‑Septic Benefits If used frequently or in large amounts, tea tree oil can damage skin, causing contact dermatitis. By Aditi Murti
Double The NightmareMicroplastics in Sewage Trap Bacteria, Making Them Antibiotic‑Resistant Over Time: Study The researchers call the environmental hazard an “imminent risk” to human health. By Liesl Goecker
Space NoveltySpace Station Astronauts Discover Never‑Before‑Seen Microbes Researchers from India and the U.S. have isolated three previously unknown strains of bacteria found on various space station surfaces. By Devrupa Rakshit
Oops I Did It AgainThe Covid19 Pandemic Forces Us to Consider: Is the 5‑Second Rule for Dropped Food Still Valid? It depends on what you're eating, and where you're dropping it. By Rajvi Desai