Immune system at training in the gut
1- Immune system at training in the gut Microbes, in particular bacteria, are associated with many diseases, being…
Bacteria
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Divided They Survive, Together They Prevail: Quorum Sensing in Bacteria
Bacteria are single-celled organisms which are visible to the eye only under a microscope, hence are known as…
It’s Us Peter, Your Salivary Glands
Sometimes, when you get mad at someone, you feel like spitting in his/her face. But you should know…
When it comes to fighting flu, gut bacteria are on our side
1- When it comes to fighting flu, gut bacteria are on our side Original Article: Ichinohe T. et…
It’s Us Peter! Your Teeth
Dear Peter…! We agreed with the other organs to explain the splendid art inherent in us to you;…
A Well-designed On/Off Switch for the Cellular Pathways
In living cells, ribonucleic acid (RNA) is a key molecule, which is transcribed from deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and…
The Tiniest Captains of the Ocean
The date of invention for compass still is not known with certainty. Some historians think that it was…
Seismologist Termites
All living organisms have the peculiar feature of being equipped with special biological devices that warn and inform…
How Are Babies Protected?
Did you know that the only place human beings are not exposed to germs, such as bacteria or…
Self – Defense Mechanisms
Self-defense is an important ability that has been given to living beings to help them survive. If a…
Antibiotic Resistance
If you think that killer plagues and superbacteria are the stuff of horror movies alone, you may need…
Editorial: Rushing toward a Truly Global Village
Technology is transforming Marshall McLuhan’s global village from theory into reality. Increased access to information, thanks to the…
Scientific Discoveries: A Novel Perspective
What do penicillin, Teflon, X-rays and insulin have in common? A prominent thinker of our age, while explaining…
Agrobacterium: A Natural Genetic Engineer of Plants
Plants are the key to life on earth. They are, directly or indirectly, the primary source of energy…