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Unique Bacteria Discovered in China’s Tiangong Space Station Shows Adaptation to Space

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Unique Bacteria Discovered in China’s Tiangong Space Station Shows Adaptation to Space Scientists have uncovered a previously unknown strain of bacteria within China’s Tiangong space station, marking a significant discovery in space microbiology. This new microbe, named Niallia tiangongensis, is a variant of a terrestrial soil-dwelling bacterium that can cause sepsis. The strain was identified … Read more

Superbug Can Feed on Medical Plastic, Study Reveals New Threat

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Superbug Can Feed on Medical Plastic, Study Reveals New Threat Discovery of Bacteria’s Plastic-Eating Ability A groundbreaking study has revealed that a hospital superbug known as Pseudomonas aeruginosa can break down medical plastics, potentially increasing its ability to cause infections. This finding, published in the journal Cell Reports, marks the first time such a capability … Read more