The so-called "cyborg" bugs produce acetic acid, a chemical that can then be turned into fuel and plastic. In lab experiments, the bacteria proved much more efficient at harvesting sunlight than ...

Through revisiting a prior project that used anaerobic bacteria to manufacture acetic acid, an organic compound used in many solvents and cellulose plastics, the Daicel team recreated an anaerobic ...

That lunchroom advice has been put to the test by researchers who looked for bacteria inside microwave ovens and found a surprisingly diverse ecosystem that is resistant to the appliances’ heat.

This will effectively kill bacteria and cut through grime." White vinegar's acetic acid content is perfect for banishing the mineral build-up that may clog up your machine, while the baking soda's ...

When the alcoholic beverage is exposed to bacteria in the air, it’s fermented again over time and acetic acid forms. That’s ...

White distilled vinegars are generally 4% to 7% acetic acid whereas cider and wine vinegars are 5% to 6% acetic acid. Specialty vinegars are grouped as herbal or fruit vinegars. Herbal vinegars ...

One flip, and your brunette locks are platinum blond. That's not too far from what happens in some prokaryotes, or single-cell organisms, such as bacteria, that undergo something called ...

Sep. 26, 2024 — More than a dozen bacterial species among the hundreds that live in people's mouths have been linked to a collective 50% increased chance of developing head and neck squamous ...

Kombucha brewing typically begins with a glass jar filled with tea, water, sucrose and a fermentation starter called a ...

Yeast is a helpful microorganism which makes bread rise. Bacteria is a microorganism which breaks down plants into nutrients. Microorganisms are also known as 'germs'. Harmful germs can make us ...