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Has AI arrived as a scientific discoverer? Claude’s new CRISPR-like discovery uncovers a hidden enzyme system that scientists had missed in bacterial DNA- Drugs Panel to weigh bringing all sterile drug products under central licensing amid contamination concerns
- In 1984, NASA left Bacillus spores in space for nearly 6 years; after LDEF returned to Earth, 1–2% of the exposed spores were still alive
- In 2015, Japan exposed bacteria outside the ISS for 3 years; some clumps survived, while thicker ones were estimated to last longerJapanese researchers launched the resilient bacteria Deinococcus into orbit aboard the International Space Station. Remarkably, these micro...05 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- In 2010, NASA launched a 12-pound, loaf-of-bread-sized satellite with two Bacillus populations; radiation exposure reached about 15 times that of the ISS orbitNASA's O/OREOS mission embarked on an exciting journey to observe how bacteria withstand the rigors of space radiation. The compact satelli...02 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
- Scientists used AI to create 16 new viruses that never existed in nature; they worked and now experts fear how the technology could be usedResearchers have successfully used artificial intelligence to design entirely new viruses. These laboratory-tested viruses function as inte...08 Aug, 2026, 08.29 AM IST
- Scientists use AI to create viruses that don’t exist in nature for the first timeScientists have designed and created new viruses using artificial intelligence. These AI-designed bacteriophages successfully replicated an...07 Aug, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
- Scientists looked inside cockroach DNA, and found something they never expectedCockroaches harbor ancient bacterial DNA, a new study reveals. Researchers discovered thousands of tiny DNA fragments from Blattabacterium ...02 Jul, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
- Not just cholesterol, poor oral hygiene can also give you a heart attackA recent study reveals a potential link between oral bacteria and heart attacks. Researchers discovered that bacteria, especially viridans ...09 Sep, 2025, 11.18 AM IST
- Biotech startup CrisprBits develops platform to test antibiotic resistanceThrough this platform, resistance in bacterial samples can be tested within two hours compared to 24-27 hours through other methods. This c...21 Feb, 2025, 08.21 PM IST
- Thiomargarita magnifica: The world's largest bacteria in Guadeloupe is up to 2 cm-longIt is around 5,000 times bigger than most bacteria, and boasts a more complex structure.25 Jun, 2022, 10.00 AM IST
- View: Genome editing and lessons for IndiaIn the CRISPR system, a specific region in the bacterial genome collects small DNA snippets of the invading phage between repeat-spacer arr...26 Nov, 2020, 09.56 AM IST
- Scientists find evidence of virus-eating microorganismsThe findings, published in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology, go against the currently predominant views of the role of both viruses an...28 Sep, 2020, 11.21 AM IST
- Bacteria too can become extinct, says studyToronto, July 31 (IANS) Bacteria do become extinct at substantial rates, finds a new study, contradicting widely held scientific thinking t...31 Jul, 2018, 03.42 PM IST
- Astronauts identify unknown microbes in space for first timeThe ability to identify microbes in space could aid in the ability to diagnose and treat astronaut ailments in real time, as well as assist...01 Jan, 2018, 01.06 PM IST
- Consume yogurt or buttermilk to improve gut bacteriaCoffee and wine can increase the diversity also, while whole milk or a high-calorie diet can decrease it.30 Apr, 2016, 12.43 PM IST
- Chinese scientists complete genome sequencing of grass carpA genome is the full complement of an organism's DNA; complex molecules that direct the formation and function of all living organisms.04 May, 2015, 10.48 PM IST
- New device turns smartphone into DNA-scanning microscopeResearchers have developed a device that can turn any smartphone into a DNA-scanning fluorescent microscope to diagnose cancer and nervous ...30 Apr, 2015, 04.46 PM IST
- DNA can survive critical conditions in spaceThe discovery was made by scientists from the University of Zurich in Switzerland during an experiment on the TEXUS-49 research rocket miss...27 Nov, 2014, 05.43 PM IST
- Swiss put secret bacteria in cheese to catch knockoffsThe cocktail is sent only to registered Emmental cheesemakers and does not affect the flavour.03 Sep, 2014, 01.38 PM IST
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