Researchers at the University of Waterloo say they've made a breakthrough in introducing a new trait into bacteria found in wastewater, giving them the ability to break down microplastics.

“We’ve learnt a lot about a small number of species,” Jensen says. But “for a lot of bacteria, there’s nothing for a language model, for an AI to read”. The microbes important for huma ...

Feeding your good gut bacteria through fiber in diet may boost body against infections Date: January 10, 2025 Source: University of Cambridge Summary: A new study has found that the composition of ...

Our results suggest that what we eat is potentially very important in controlling the likelihood of infection with a range of bacteria.