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Posted on November 3, 2016

Electron Microscopes Can Finally See in Wonderful Color

Electron Microscopes Can Finally See in Wonderful Color
A new method of colorizing electron microscope imagery will make it easier for microbiologists to spot elusive molecules. The post Electron Microscopes Can Finally See in Wonderful Color appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on July 1, 2016

The US Rowing Team’s Antimicrobial Suit Can’t Defeat Rio’s Polluted Water

The US Rowing Team’s Antimicrobial Suit Can’t Defeat Rio’s Polluted Water
Health experts aren't sure US rowers' fancy antimicrobial gear will do much to protect water athletes from nasty viruses and bacteria at the Olympics. The post The US Rowing Team’s Antimicrobial Suit Can’t Defeat Rio’s Polluted Water appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on September 3, 2015

A Menagerie of Viruses Lurks in Microbial DNA

A Menagerie of Viruses Lurks in Microbial DNA

Bacteria prey on humans, but the bugs have to beware of their own predators, too: a special class of viruses called phages.

The post A Menagerie of Viruses Lurks in Microbial DNA appeared first on WIRED.

Posted on August 26, 2015

What I Learned From Sequencing the Bacteria in My Apartment

What I Learned From Sequencing the Bacteria in My Apartment

Yes, there are poop bacteria.

The post What I Learned From Sequencing the Bacteria in My Apartment appeared first on WIRED.

Posted on August 6, 2015

Airplane Poop Could Help Track Global Disease Outbreaks

Airplane Poop Could Help Track Global Disease Outbreaks

Researchers can sequence DNA from airplane toilets to trace resistance genes and potential pathogens.

The post Airplane Poop Could Help Track Global Disease Outbreaks appeared first on WIRED.

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