Tag: bacteria
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This Amazing Bacteria Feeds Exclusively On Electricity For Its Survival
To survive, every living being needs to consume electricity in some form. Humans ingest electrons when they consume sugar. But a type of bacteria named as Mariprofundus ferrooxidans feed directly on electricty from charged electrode. Amazing! Electrons play a vital role in the proper development of our body. In fact, they are necessary for the production of a molecule…
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Scientists Have Discovered A Bacteria Species Thats Feeds Upon Electricity
Some bacteria have the ability to generate energy from mineral sources such as sulfur and minerals. However, a team of Harvard scientists has discovered a new bacterial species that can acquire energy from electricity. We tell you more about this study. Rhodopseudomonas palustris, is the name given to a bacteria of the type Gram-negative. It…
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The Dangerous Bacteria On Your Smartphone (gallery)
In England, a study has been conducted that confirms our smartphone is a medium of transmissions of bacteria. Students were able to observe many bacteria, harmless or not, on the smartphones screen. Whenever, someone uses a smartphone whether it is for SMS or to make a call, it leaves a microbiological imprint on the phone.…