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Bacteria are social microorganisms, new research suggests - 0 views

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    New research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology reveals that some unlikely subjects -- bacteria -- can have social structures similar to plants and animals.
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How do antibiotics kill bacterial cells but not human cells? - Scientific American - 0 views

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    In order to be useful in treating human infections, antibiotics must selectively target bacteria for eradication and not the cells of its human host. Indeed, modern antibiotics act either on processes that are unique to bacteria--such as the synthesis of cell walls or folic acid--or on bacterium-specific targets within processes that are common to both bacterium and human cells, including protein or DNA replication. Following are some examples.
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Pregnancy Stress Can Affect Offspring\'s Microbiomes | The Scientist Magazine® - 0 views

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    Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania performed "stress tests" on pregnant mice using a predator's odor, restraint, or unfamiliar noises. After the mice gave birth, the scientists analyzed the bacterial communities in their vaginas and in their pups' colons. The researchers found that stress during pregnancy altered the expression levels of several proteins involved in vaginal immunity and the frequency of Lactobacillus bacteria, which, expectedly, correlated to lower frequencies of Lactobacillus within their pups' gut microbiomes. Male pups of stressed mothers also displayed an increase in anaerobic bacteria like Clostridium and Bacteroidesin.
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Bacteria Can Change Your Personality - YouTube - 0 views

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    If you think you can rid your body of bacteria with a quick squirt of hand sanitizer, you'd be oh so wrong. Turns out we have an incredible array of microorganisms living on us AND inside us. But as Anthony tells you, these little guys do some very important work.
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Chemotaxis - 0 views

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    Neutrophils are our body's first line of defense against bacterial infections. After leaving nearby blood vessels, these cells recognize chemicals produced by bacteria in a cut or scratch and migrate "toward the smell". The above neutrophils were placed in a gradient of fMLP (n formyl methionine- leucine- phenylalanine), a peptide chain produced by some bacteria. The cells charge out like a "posse" after the bad guys.
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Cow of the Future - National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science - 0 views

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     Students must consider the role of rumen bacteria and how genetic modification may alter the potential of these bacteria. The case engages students in learning basic principles of bacterial genetics and biotechnology as they consider how microbes and microbial processes impact the environment. The case could also be used in an introductory genetics or biotechnology course.
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Bacteria: Friend and Foe - classic documentary - YouTube - 0 views

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    10 min video, documentary on bacteria using classic footage
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Autism's Gut-Brain Connection | Fast Forward | OZY - 0 views

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    Research has revealed striking differences in the trillions of bacteria - a.k.a., the microbiome - in the intestines of children with and without autism. But the gut bacteria in individuals with autism aren't just different. Researchers at the California Institute of Technology have shown for the first time that they may actually contribute to the disorder. They reported in the journal Cell in December 2013 that an experimental probiotic therapy alleviated autism-like behaviors in mice and are already planning a clinical trial.
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The Immune System Explained I - Bacteria Infection - YouTube - 0 views

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    Every second of your life you are under attack. Bacteria, viruses, spores and more living stuff wants to enter your body and use its resources for itself. The immune system is a powerful army of cells that fights like a T-Rex on speed and sacrifices itself for your survival. Without it you would die in no time. This sounds simple but the reality is complex, beautiful and just awesome. An animation of the immune system.
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Cold temperatures may help shed pounds | Science/AAAS | News - 0 views

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    Gut microbes-the collection of bacteria and other organisms that inhabit our intestines-have been shown to play a role in a wide variety of conditions from asthma to obesity. But researchers still don't know precisely how they contribute to obesity. To gain a better understanding, a team led by physiologist Mirko Trajkovski from the University of Geneva in Switzerland has been following up on any leads he can to learn about the link between these microbes and metabolism. Trajkovski knew from past research that getting rid of some gut bacteria in mice makes them less able to maintain their internal body temperature in the cold. He wondered whether there might be a connection between gut microbes, external temperature, and weight control.
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Life in the Lab: microbiome - YouTube - 0 views

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    Hilary Brown is a PhD student, working in the infection genomics group at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute. In this film he describes how to work safely in the lab with bacteria from the human gut including culturing them on agar plates and extracting the DNA for genome sequencing. The infection genomics programme uses a variety of different research approaches to study the biology and evolution of disease-causing organisms such as viruses, bacteria and parasites and understand how they cause disease in humans and other animals.
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Scientists Unveil New 'Tree of Life' - The New York Times - 0 views

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    A team of scientists unveiled a new tree of life on Monday, a diagram outlining the evolution of all living things. The researchers found that bacteria make up most of life's branches. And they found that much of that diversity has been waiting in plain sight to be discovered, dwelling in river mud and meadow soils.
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AP Bio Lab 6 - Molecular Biology - bozemanscience - 0 views

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    Paul Andersen explains the two major portions of the molecular biology lab in AP Biology. He starts by discussing the process of transformation. He explains how you can use the pGLO plasmid to produce glowing E. coli bacteria. He then describes how you can use restriction enzymes and the process of gel electrophoresis to cut and separate DNA.
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The Invisible Universe Of The Human Microbiome - YouTube - 0 views

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    The next time you look in a mirror, think about this: In many ways you're more microbe than human. There are 10 times more cells from microorganisms like bacteria and fungi in and on our bodies than there are human cells. But these tiny compatriots are invisible to the naked eye. So we asked artist Ben Arthur to give us a guided tour of the rich universe of the human microbiome.
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Relevant pathogens from A-Z - 0 views

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    Which pathogens play a major role in causing infection? Just recently, the Robert Koch-Institute prepared a list of 127 pathogens by ranking them in terms of frequency, spread and burden of disease.   Considering this prioritisation, we extended our search tool by bacteria, viruses and fungi accordingly. In the list, you will find both the clinically relevant pathogens and the spectrum of effect necessary for disinfectants to inactivate them.
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Science and Our Food Supply - 0 views

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    Module 1: Understanding Bacteria Module 2: Farm Module 3: Processing and Transportation Module 4: Retail and Home Module 5: Outbreak and Future Technology Labs, videos, and activities in manual
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Disease Along the River: A Case Study and Cholera Outbreak Game - National Center for C... - 0 views

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    This case study centers on an active teaching game that simulates a cholera outbreak among five villages along a river, similar to the Haitian outbreak of 2010. By enacting the behaviors of fictional villagers, students learn how trade, travel, sanitation practices and geographic location contribute to the spread of diarrheal disease. Documenting various contamination events of village water supplies allows students to trace the progression of the disease and illustrates how adequate sanitation facilities provide protection against the bacteria Vibrio cholera. Originally designed for an undergraduate upper-division biology course focusing on the epidemiology of diseases, the simulation is also appropriate for microbiology and public health courses, as well as lower division undergraduate biology courses and high school. Biology or epidemiology components of the case study can be highlighted depending on the emphasis of the course being taught. The game can be completed within a 45- to 60-minute class period. Playing cards are available from the Supplemental Materials tab; detailed instructions are found in the teaching notes.
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Why Does Your Breath Stink in the Morning? - YouTube - 0 views

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    At night, your mouth becomes the perfect home for growing bacteria. Forgive us if we don't talk to you until after you brush your teeth.
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Bacteria May Be Remaking Drugs in Sewage - Scientific American - 0 views

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    When researchers tested wastewater before and after treatment at a Milwaukee-area treatment plant, they found that two drugs-the anti-epileptic carbamazepine and antibiotic ofloxacin-came out at higher concentrations than they went in. The study suggests the microbes that clean our water may also piece some pharmaceuticals back together.
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Bacterial Quorum Sensing | HHMI's BioInteractive - 0 views

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    Vibrio harveyi is a marine bacteria that emits light only at high population density. The bacterial bioluminescence is controlled by a system called quorum sensing. In this system, signaling molecules are secreted, and when they bind to cell surface receptors, they turn on many genes, including those that produce bioluminescence.
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