Podcasts about bacterium

Victoria starts us off with a wealth of information about hermit crabs and the strange process of shell swapping. Kirk brings us the strange tale of Conan the Bacterium, a bacterium that can withstand amazing amounts of radiation and survive. Rachel wraps us up this week with...wait for it...even MORE facts about dandelions. Join us weekly for more strange nature. Our supporters on Patreon get every episode ad-free!  Support us: patreon.com/strangebynature Email us: contact@strangebynaturepodcast.com Visit us at: strangebynaturepodcast.com  where you can sign up for our episode emails.

On today's show: News; science at CERN; Brno scientist discovers new bacterium in samples from Antarctica; A Man Fell: Documentary on life in a Palestinian refugee camp presented at One World Festival; and, for our feature, exploring Prague's passages, a hidden city within a city.

On today's show: News; science at CERN; Brno scientist discovers new bacterium in samples from Antarctica; A Man Fell: Documentary on life in a Palestinian refugee camp presented at One World Festival; and, for our feature, exploring Prague's passages, a hidden city within a city.

On today's show, Beth speaks with CU scientist Christopher Lowry. Dr. Lowry's research program at CU Boulder focuses on understanding stress-related physiology and behavior with an emphasis on the microbiome-gut-brain axis. He describes his recent finding that exposure to a harmless soil bacterium protects mice from the weight gain and inflammation stemming from a diet … Continue reading "How a Soil Bacterium Can Affect Mental and Physical Health"

In this episode, Jenny Mac presents five uplifting news stories. First, Nigel Richards, a Scrabble world champion who doesn't speak Spanish, wins the Spanish Scrabble Championship. Next, Notre Dame Cathedral's restoration uncovers ancient artifacts. Scientists discover 'Conan the Bacterium', a bacteria resilient to extreme radiation, potentially aiding space missions. LEGO celebrates five years of its Replay sustainability initiative, allowing consumers to donate used LEGO bricks. Finally, a mystery involving googly eyes appearing on sculptures around Portland, Oregon, stirs local reactions. For an ad-free experience, visit Caloroga Shark Media. 00:11 Scrabble Champion Nigel Richards00:54 Notre Dame Cathedral Restoration Discoveries01:26 Conan the Bacterium: Surviving Extremes01:49 LEGO's Sustainability Initiative: Replay02:36 Googly Eyes Mystery in PortlandUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!    

We've got two new options for NASA's Mars Sample Return Mission, an explanation for why Mars can get planet-wide dust storms, stealing secrets from Conan the Bacterium, and we could see a really bright comet next week.

We've got two new options for NASA's Mars Sample Return Mission, an explanation for why Mars can get planet-wide dust storms, stealing secrets from Conan the Bacterium, and we could see a really bright comet next week.

University of Idaho Extension has published a new bulletin to help potato farmers recognize the symptoms of bacterial rot and protect their operations.

In the 1950s, scientists exposed a tin of meat to a dose of radiation that they expected would kill all forms of life. But one organism defied the odds and lived: Conan The Bacterium. Turns out this microorganism, known to science as Deinococcus radiodurans, is capable of surviving extreme levels of radiation — thousands of times the amount that would kill a human. So what's Conan's secret?Want more stories about the microbial world? Let us know by emailing us at shortwave@npr.org!Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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First up this week, guest host Kevin McLean talks to freelance writer Andrew Zaleski about recent advancements in the world of synthetic blood. They discuss some of the failed attempts over the past century that led many to abandon the cause altogether, and a promising new option in the works called ErythroMer that is both shelf stable and can work on any blood type.   Next on the episode, producer Zakiya Whatley talks to Aaron Weimann from the University of Cambridge about the evolutionary history of the deadly bacterial pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa. They discuss how more than a century's worth of samples from all over the world contributed to new insights on the emergence and expansion of the pathogen known for its ability to develop antimicrobial resistance.   This week's episode was produced with help from Podigy.   About the Science Podcast   Authors: Kevin McLean, Andrew Zaleski, Zakiya Whatley   Episode Page: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.z1jhbqi   About the Science Podcast: https://www.science.org/content/page/about-science-podcast   [Image: Matt Roth, Music: Jeffrey Cook and Nguyen Khoi Nguyen] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First up this week, guest host Kevin McLean talks to freelance writer Andrew Zaleski about recent advancements in the world of synthetic blood. They discuss some of the failed attempts over the past century that led many to abandon the cause altogether, and a promising new option in the works called ErythroMer that is both shelf stable and can work on any blood type.   Next on the episode, producer Zakiya Whatley talks to Aaron Weimann from the University of Cambridge about the evolutionary history of the deadly bacterial pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa. They discuss how more than a century's worth of samples from all over the world contributed to new insights on the emergence and expansion of the pathogen known for its ability to develop antimicrobial resistance.   This week's episode was produced with help from Podigy.   About the Science Podcast   Authors: Kevin McLean, Andrew Zaleski, Zakiya Whatley   Episode Page: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.z1jhbqi   About the Science Podcast: https://www.science.org/content/page/about-science-podcast   [Image: Matt Roth, Music: Jeffrey Cook and Nguyen Khoi Nguyen] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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A naturally occurring bacterium renders the mosquito a poor transmitter of the malaria parasite. Transcript Scientists often grow mosquitos in the laboratory and infect them with malaria parasites to test new drugs and explore vector control. Unexpectedly, in a lab run by GSK in Spain, mosquitoes gradually lost the ability to sustain parasite development. To unwind this mystery, GSK turned to Marcelo Jacobs-Lorena, a researcher at Johns Hopkins University and sent him a bacterium they suspected was the blocking agent. The Hopkins team determined that these bacteria produce a substance called harmane – a strong poison to the malaria parasite without affecting the mosquito. Harmane kills the parasite in the mosquito either by ingestion or by contact--when the mosquito lands on a surface with harmane on it. Further experiments determined that this Delftia bacterium colonizes the mosquitoes for life where it suppresses survival of the parasite. Experiments conducted by researchers in Burkina Faso showed that this bacterium can efficiently colonize mosquitoes under conditions that simulate those of the field and that it inhibits locally circulating parasites. This bacterium promises to be developed into a new tool to combat malaria. Source Delftia tsuruhatensis TC1 symbiont suppresses malaria transmission by anopheline mosquitoes About The Podcast The Johns Hopkins Malaria Minute podcast is produced by the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute to highlight impactful malaria research and to share it with the global community.  

Title: Understanding Uterine Biofilm with Dr. Ryan FerrisDescription:  Many breeders have dealt with mares that have had chronic uterine infections.  Researchers have found that this hard-to-treat condition may be due to biofilm production.  Biofilm is formed when bacteria work together to form a colony and begin secreting exopolysaccharides, creating a haven that can become antibacterial tolerant and avoid the host's immune system. Dr. Ryan Ferris, one of the lead biofilm researchers, explains what biofilm is, its diagnosis, current treatments, and which mares are at greater risk.

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Back in the Summer of 1997 the seeds of a band who have thrived over the ensuing quarter of a century were sewn from humble beginnings.When guitarist Aaron Butler returned from Florida armed with a bunch of tascam 4 track recordings and a mind recently blown by the music coming out of the scene he had just left, the initial strands that were to become Frankenbok DNA had begun to fester.The musical inspiration brought home from the US was the catalyst for a band that this year celebrates 25 years of music, and one which was set to redefine the way heavy metal music was played in this country.Along with vocalist Adam 'Hutchy' Glynn, Butler began scheming and manipulating an idea, in the process setting off a chain of events that will manifest at The Tote in Melbourne on December 10 when Frankenbok play a special anniversary show featuring each of the five major incarnations of the band from their 25 year history.Original vocalist and fellow founding member Hutchy embraced Butler's early eclectic vision, veering off in his own unique sonic tangents and giving voice to a form of music that until that point was the sole domain of international superstars and visionaries.It was a form of rap, metal and hard rock given a uniquely Australian fabric and one which was to revolutionise many aspects of the Australian heavy metal scene.Hutchy went on to record one album (Greetings & Salutations) and an EP (Loopholes & Greatest Excuses) before leaving the band just when the toils of their hours of hard work and dedication were starting to bear fruit.It was the first sign of fracture in Frankenbok's fledgling journey, but one which was to be repeated a number of other times over the ensuing years.Each time a member left another folded into their place, with the Frankenbok faithful welcoming each new addition without question. But it was the departure of Hutchy - who at the time was integral to the sonically diverse nature of Frankenbok's music - that caused the biggest and most lasting ripples.That's not to say incoming vocalist Adam B Metal wasn't equally as important in the continued evolution of Frankenbok, but it was the sporadic experimental techniques that Hutchy brought to the table that formed a massive part of Frankenbok's core sound.After deliberately moving in different directions to his former friends and bandmates for a number of years, Hutchy finally rejoined what has been dubbed the "Frankenbok Family" earlier this year when the ambitious decision to attempt to reform each significant Frankebok line-up for a one off celebration recognising the entire history of the band was floated.It was a suggestion that at the time seemed almost too left of field to stand a chance of succeeding, but now, less than two weeks out from the show, the planets have aligned without dispute and all of the past and present members of the Frankenbok Family are ready to once more flex their musical muscles.HEAVY sat down with Hutchy for a frank and open discussion about his time in Frankenbok, the factors that resulted in his premature exit, what to expect from the anniversary show and much more.We start, of course, with the start..."I remember hearing from Azza's fiance at the time, Sonya, and she rang me and we caught up and she told me that Aaron was coming back," Hutchy recalled. "I was very excited because when I first met Aaron all those years ago he was playiing in band's with Tim and I just really liked what he did. I knew him throughout high school and he was just one of those guys that stood out and I always wanted to approach him back in the day when I was younger and less confident and hit him up to do something. He came back and he had these tapes with the recordings he had done - it was quite different to what he'd previously done - and at the time my band Bacterium was on the way out, so I said to him I'd love to do something and would you be open to me putting vocals over this stuff and he said yeah sure.He said what do we do for a drummer (the recorded tracks were all done using a drum machine) and I said you have the drum machine so let's just start from there and build."Despite the excitement that inevitably surrounds any new band project, Hutchy says the aspiring revolutionaries still had a semblance of a musical vision from which to mould this new beast."My old band was a bit more Mr. Bungle influenced," he recalled, "so lot's of metal crossed with funk jazz combinations, so I wanted to be a brutal death metal band. I was really into Damaged and Napalm Death and Bloodduster, so I didn't really want to sing clean at all. I just wanted to do growling and screaming all the way through, so if you listen to the earlier stuff that's where the vocals kind of were. The drum machine gave it a kind of quirky edge to it, a really tacky, tinny, casio sound and sound and that inspired some of the vocals as well, in the sense of the weird stuff I was doing back in the early days."In the full interview, Hutchy gives a comprehensive look at his time with Frankenbok, the problems that led to his departure, other musical projects, reconnecting with the band and much more.

Microbiology textbooks teach that bacteria are so small that they cannot be seen without a microscope, and that they do not contain organelles or a nucleus. Then along comes Thiomargarita magnifica and smashes this dogma. T. magnifica is a giant bacterium that reaches 2 cm in length and can be easily seen with the naked eye. These bacteria, about the size of an eyelash, grow in mangrove swamps.  Dr. Jean-Marie Volland is a scientist at the Laboratory for Research in Complex Systems in the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratories.  Dr. Volland has characterized the surprising properties of T. magnifica, and he discusses why T. magnifica is found in mangrove swamps, how it overcomes the limitations of nutrient diffusion that keeps most bacteria small, how sulfur oxidation expands the ability of organisms to live in extreme environments, how symbiotic relationships between bacteria and other cells are ubiquitous despite going against survival of the fittest, how studying in Guadeloupe and Austria influenced his interest in symbiosis, and how looking for things in atypical environments leads to novel discoveries.  The microCase for listeners to solve is about Gordo Sheepsay, the temperamental chef of a cooking competition show who eats something more life-threatening than haute cuisine.   Participants: Karl Klose, Ph.D. (UTSA) Jean-Marie Volland, Ph.D. (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratories) Mylea Echazarreta (UTSA)

Isabelle went to Quebec City last week. Happily her cruise control worked. Jon and I had a week by ourselves, we didn't eat many vegetables. It was Jon's break week. Isabelle will visit a friend today. Nice day today, though it started out foggy.

Isabelle went to Quebec City last week.Happily her cruise control worked.Jon and I had a week by ourselves, we didn't eat many vegetables.It was Jon's break week.Isabelle will visit a friend today.Nice day today, though it started out foggy.

Link to bioRxiv paper: http://biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2022.09.27.509283v1?rss=1 Authors: Fongang, B., Satizabal, C. L., Kautz, T. F., Ngouongo, Y. W., SherraeMuhammad, J. A., Vasquez, E., Mathews, J., Goss, M., Saklad, A. R., Himali, J., Beiser, A., Cavazos, J. E., Mahaney, M. C., Maestre, G., DeCarli, C., Shipp, E. L., Vasan, R. S., Seshadri, S. Abstract: A bidirectional communication exists between the brain and the gut, in which the gut microbiota influences cognitive function and vice-versa. Gut dysbiosis has been linked to several diseases, including Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). However, the relationship between gut dysbiosis and markers of cerebral small vessel disease (cSVD), a major contributor to ADRD, is unknown. In this cross-sectional study, we examined the connection between the gut microbiome, cognitive, and neuroimaging markers of cSVD in the Framingham Heart Study (FHS). Markers of cSVD included white matter hyperintensities (WMH), peak width of skeletonized mean diffusivity (PSMD), and executive function (EF), estimated as the difference between the trail-making tests B and A. We included 972 FHS participants with MRI scans, neurocognitive measures, and stool samples and quantified the gut microbiota composition using 16S rRNA sequencing. We used multivariable association and differential abundance analyses adjusting for age, sex, BMI, and education level to estimate the association between gut microbiota and WMH, PSMD, and EF measures. Our results suggest an increased abundance of Pseudobutyrivibrio and Ruminococcus genera was associated with lower WMH and PSMD (p-values less than 0.001), as well as better executive function (p-values less than 0.01). In addition, in both differential and multivariable analyses, we found that the gram-negative bacterium Barnesiella intestinihominis was strongly associated with markers indicating a higher cSVD burden. Finally, functional analyses using PICRUSt implicated various KEGG pathways, including microbial quorum sensing, AMP/GMP-activated protein kinase, phenylpyruvate, and {beta}-hydroxybutyrate production previously associated with cognitive performance and dementia. Our study provides important insights into the association between the gut microbiome and cSVD, but further studies are needed to replicate the findings. Copy rights belong to original authors. Visit the link for more info Podcast created by PaperPlayer

Finish your prescriptions even if you feel well. Wash your hands. And get ready for a tough new era of global health: Antimicrobial resistance. Antibiotics were the greatest heroes of World War 2. Thanks to this miracle medicine the 2nd world war was the first major conflict where people died of the actual wounds, not of infection. Praise for antibiotics was so high following World War 2 that it put entire global health literatures of disease prevention and health promotion on the shelf - with the hope that pills would be enough. And in 2022 we're still overprescribing antibiotic technology from the 1960s and 1970s to people and animals alike. The consequence? Bacterium is starting to adapt. And when it does, as with diseases like tuberculosis, the consequences are horrendous. Anthony McDonnell is sending a clear warning, that without proper change and action, antimicrobial resistance will impact global health so hard, it will make COVID-19 look like an annoyance. Anthony McDonnell is a senior policy analyst at the Center for Global Development (CGD), working to support national decision making and prioritisation of healthcare in Ethiopia through iDSI and as the technical lead for CGD's working group on Antimicrobial Procurement. Previously, McDonnell led CGD's work to analyse the COVID-19 vaccine portfolio and a project examining policy interventions to protect the supply chains for pharmaceuticals from COVID-19 induced shocks. Before joining CGD, McDonnell worked as the Head of Economic Research for the UK's independent review into antimicrobial resistance (O'Neill Review). Following this, he co-wrote a book with Harvard University Press called Superbugs: An Arms Race against Bacteria. He has also worked as a Senior Health Economist at the University of Oxford studying malaria interventions, and as a research associate at ODI where he led work examining why countries established universal health coverage and how best to get health care to left behind groups. Follow Dr. Bob on Twitter: @ProfessorHuish

In the latest Opinionated Science, the team discuss the discovery of an absolute unit of a bacterium in a Caribbean swamp, and the potential of intermittent fasting to accelerate nerve repair in mice. Opinionated Science is Technology Networks' homemade podcast, where our team of scientists-turned-journalists cut out the chewy jargon and serve up slices of the most fascinating stories from the world of science. Expect a new Opinionated Science every other Friday.   Read more from this podcast: The Largest Bacterium Ever Has Been Found in a Caribbean Swamp Intermittent Fasting Increases Nerve Repair in Mice

Emerging viral infections go under our microscope this week, including the recent surge in monkeypox, the world's largest bird flu outbreak to date, and learning points from Covid-19. Plus, in the news, the biggest bacterium ever seen, brain training - or brain draining - apps, polio circulating in London, and signs we make friends with people who smell like we do! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Biologists are reporting on bacterium that seems to break all the rules, in fact it's gigantic five thousand times bigger than most other bacteria.

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/0b8Fd5YeXF0   The FDA and the Henkel Corporation have recalled Alterna Caviar Bond Leave-in-Heat Protection Spray.  This hair care product designed to help repair damaged hair is contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia complex.  This bacterium is not a threat to healthy humans but can cause serious infections in those with weakened immune systems, chronic lung diseases, chronic granulomatous disease, wound infections, or cystic fibrosis.  If you bought this product, return it to the place of purchase for a refund.  For additional information, call Henkel at 1-888-425-8376 or via email at Alterna.customerservice@henkel.com.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/henkel-corp-voluntarily-recalls-alternar-bond-repair-leave-heat-protection-spray-due-possible-health   #alterna #protectionspray #bacterium #infection #recall  

Nikolaus Rajewsky is the founding director of the Berlin Institute for Medical Systems Biology. After studying Physics, he moved into systems biology, studying the role of RNA in gene regulation. In this episode, Nikolaus talks about how his training as a physicist enlightens his approach to biological problems. He also studied piano at the Folkwang University of the Arts, which gives him a unique perspective on the relationship between creativity in the arts and in the sciences. We enjoyed hearing about how he steps back from a problem to come back in a better way. Listen to this episode if you're interested in how bringing together different disciplines creates a space for creativity.For more information on Night Science, visit www.night-science.org .

Something big this way comes... and it is a new species of bacteria! Thiomargarita magnifica is recently identified bacteria that lives in mangrove swamps. It's remarkable for many reasons, but perhaps most notably the fact that specimens up to 2 cm long have been found, large enough to be visible to the naked eye! We hope you enjoy learning about it as much as we did.   https://linktr.ee/notyetadr   Edited by: Amr   Questions or Suggestions? Email us at phd32b@gmail.com

Dr Philip Smith, Digital and Education Editor of Gut and Consultant Gastroenterologist at the Royal Liverpool Hospital interviews Professor Patrice Cani, Louvain Drug Research Institute, WELBIO, Metabolism and Nutrition, UCLouvain, Brussels, Belgium and Emilie Moens de Hase a PhD student in the same institution. This Gut podcast is focused on the paper "Dysosmobacter welbionis is a newly isolated human commensal bacterium preventing diet-induced obesity and metabolic disorders in mice" which is published in paper copy in Gut in March 2022, and is available here: https://gut.bmj.com/content/71/3/534 Please subscribe to the Gut Podcast via all podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify, to get the latest podcast every month. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider leaving us a review or a comment on the Gut Podcast iTunes page (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/gut-podcast/id330976727).

6 Dog Poop Facts for Pet OwnersDid you know that dog poop piles affect your lawn at a deeper level than garbage left on your lawn? In many ways, dog poop piles take on a life of their own and cause issues you never thought possible. On the brighter side, your dog's poop tells a story that serves as a cautionary tale into the preventative health of your dog. The following dog waste facts fill several roles. Some dog poop facts are informative, while others are entertaining, and some will provide valuable tips for the future.1. Lots of Dogs Eat Their PoopDoes your dog eat his poop? According to the American Kennel Club, there's a scientific name for why dogs eat poop. It's called coprophagia. A recent study notes that 24% of all dogs have eaten their poop at least once and generally in a home with multiple dogs. It stems from their ancestry when all dogs were scavengers, and couldn't be picky about what they found to eat. So while this isn't uncommon, it is not something your dog should continue to do. If this is a habit for your dog, consult your veterinarian, and consider enzyme and vitamin supplementation.2. Dog Poop Poses Environmental ConcernsDog poop poses a threat to the environment. Unfortunately, many dog owners aren't aware of this fact and believe instead that dog poop is “natural,” and can't possibly cause any harm. The truth is that dog waste contains bacteria responsible for illnesses like giardia, salmonella, tapeworms, E. coli and more. Bacterium and these other dangers clearly express the need for properly cleaning up after dogs—whether dog owners do it themselves or hire a dog poop cleanup company to do so for them.3. Picking Up the Dog Poop Isn't Always EnoughYou may pride yourself on being fastidious about picking up your dog's poop every time he goes, but PetMD explains that's not always enough. They suggest cleaning the area by rinsing it with water diluted with bleach— mainly if the dog poop was on the pavement—and then rinsing the solution away. To put it simply, if you step on an area where a dog regularly poops, you are then tracking an array of germs inside your home. Do your kids play on the floor? It doesn't take rocket science to figure the rest of the scenario! Eliminating the hidden health hazards of dog poop is a practical reason to hire a knowledgeable pet waste removal company. Professional, pet waste removal companies offer sanitizing services for the lawn and other areas laden with dog poop.4. Dog Poop Provides a Window Into Your Dog's HealthDog poop tells a story—a unique one about your dog. By merely examining a pile of poop with the naked eye, you can determine if your dog is healthy or in need of some veterinarian care. For example, black or much darker stools from your dog poop can indicate gastrointestinal problems. Red dog waste or waste with streaks of blood may indicate inflammation in the colon, a rectal injury, an infection or even a tumor. Yellow poop can show a change in diet, but if you haven't changed your dog's food, it means it's time to follow him around to see what else he's likely ingesting. Most importantly, if you see marked changes in your dog's poop, it's cause for investigation.5. Dog Poop is Not FertilizerDog poop is not like cow manure, which is rich in nutrients. It won't help turn your lawn lush and green. Pet waste will eventually kill your yard if it's not disposed of promptly. Some folks believe leaving Fido's piles of poo exactly where he deposited them is a healthy option for their turf. Erroneously, this couldn't be farther from the truth. Getting the dog poop—and urine—off your yard is vital to its survival.6. Yes, You Need to Scoop Dog Poop from SnowBelieve it or not, it is well believed by dog owners that when their dog poops on snow, it will just melt away with the snow in the spring. First of all, dog poop doesn't melt. Secondly, wherever the melted snow winds up (groundwater, maybe even your drinking water supply?), so do many of the germs from the dog poop. It's imperative to pick up your dog's poop, as soon as possible, even if the steamy mounds sit atop a snowbank.If you require assistance with scooping up your dog's poop, call POOP 911. POOP 911 will affordably pick it up, haul it away, and even sanitize and deodorize your yard. If you're a busy pet owner, who understands that it's best to clean dog waste from your yard correctly, let the professionals handle the mess. Contact POOP 911 today!

Today, in episode 467, our expert Infectious Disease Doctor and Community Health Specialist discuss what you need to know about Public Health. We talk about what multi-drug resistant bacterium are and how we can tackle this issue. As always, join us for all the Public Health information you need, explained clearly by our health experts. Website: NoiseFilter - Complex health topics explained simply (noisefiltershow.com) Animations: NoiseFilter - YouTube Instagram: NoiseFilter (@noisefiltershow) • Instagram photos and videos Facebook: NoiseFilter Show | Facebook TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@noisefiltershow --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/noisefilter/message

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With a little help from a Chilean scientist, Leptospirillum ferriphilum can dissolve old iron nails in just a few days, a process that previously took months. That could help deal with the water pollution that comes from metal left over from old mines. Plus: a few Taylor Swift fans have been playing their 45 rpm LP versions of "Red (Taylor's Version)" at 33 rpm, and it sounds... different. These Hungry Metal-Eating Bacteria Could Be the Solution to Mining Waste (Popular Mechanics) “The pressing is bad and it sounds like a man”: Taylor Swift fans confused by LPs pressed at 45rpm (The Line of Best Fit) We are never ever doing another episode without our Patreon backers. Like, ever --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coolweirdawesome/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coolweirdawesome/support

Our thirty-ninth tree, Alder (Alnus glutinosa). A tree designed for water; as strong as steel when submerged, alder timber has been keeping Venice from sinking for centuries. In the wild, our Alder provides homes for otters within its exposed root systems and can be found carpeted in the most verdant of mossy carpets. But more important than that, in cahoots with a bacterium, Alder fills our waterlogged and swampy soils with life-building nitrogen. This week's episode was recorded with our host's wellie-clad feet dangling in the Beaulieu river, in the heart of the New Forest. (Special thanks to Natalie Dormer for adding her voice to the Betjeman in this week's episode, and to Hodder & Stoughton for giving us permission to do so.) More from David Oakes as he uproots the secrets and stories beneath the 56(ish) Native Trees of the British Isles can be found at: https://www.treesacrowd.fm/56Trees/ Weekly episodes available early AND bonus content made free to forage by "Subscribtion Squirrels" on our Patreon. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The cadre of threats facing the nation's water management system is alarming and sobering. Arguably, no menace is more compelling and problematic than Legionella, a waterborne bacterium of major concern in the US. There has been an increase in Legionnaires' disease sweeping the nation in states like New York, Michigan and Missouri causing a state of emergency, especially since symptoms are similar to COVID-19. Joining me today to discuss the Legionella bacterium and the available testing procedures is Trevor Craig. Trevor is the Corporate director of Technical Consulting at Microbac Laboratories.

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Products like apple cider vinegar or even stevia can kill a Lyme spirochete. So, why are people so sick? Why is this illness endlessly complicated?•    Let’s talk biofilms, or in official terms, Amino polysaccharide. •    Did you know that the Lyme spirochete has the ability to create its own protection in the form of what is called a biofilm, much like a spider, creating a web? •    A misconception about biofilm is that it is floating around each bacterium, that’s not how it works. Just like a spider that can leave its web and return later. •    The Lyme biofilm is between an 8-16 carbon sugar-it is literally harder than steel. •    The Lyme spirochete can produce a new biofilm in 72 hours. •    The Lyme spirochete can also change forms= spirochete form, L form, cyst form. •    Things that will activate the Lyme spirochete to come out of the biofilm are events (emotional, physical, spiritual, marital, or traumatic) and or a physical event like an auto accident. •    “The key to Lyme disease is eliminating the biofilms.”-Dr.Wine (20:00) •    100% natural •    Perfect health is not when you don’t have symptoms. Perfect health is when your body regenerates at the proper cadence. •    The body doesn’t need help to regenerate, it does it automatically. All you need to do is remove the “interferences.” •    25% of what we do is to eliminate the biofilm. The other 75% is helping the body regenerate.Lyme Laser Centers, Inc. was founded with the goal of providing an affordable means of treating the distressing symptoms of Lyme disease. We have successfully cared for hundreds of acute and chronic Lyme clients. Lyme is a progressive disease that can have permanent, irreversible effects on the body. Damage to the neurological system is especially difficult to reverse. The Lyme Laser Protocol™ is designed to immediately begin the regeneration of these systems. Our research has shown that a significant number of our clients have undiagnosed co-factors that severely suppress normal body function and regeneration. It is just as important to be able to identify what these issues are and address them, as it is to address the Lyme itself.Sponsors:Envita Medical Center: A Center of Excellence for Personalized Oncology and Lyme Disease Treatment located in Scottsdale, AZ. At Envita they have discovered a revolutionary solution for patients to help improve their quality of life. (Ep. #80 for more info)Link: https://www.envita.com/aboutMedical Bill Gurus The experts at Medical Bill Gurus are dedicated to innovative solutions for any medical billing scenario. Their patient advocates are available to help reduce medical bills and assist patients with navigating a dynamic health landscape. They take pride in speaking with patients every day and helping them find guidance on how to navigate our broken healthcare system. (Ep.#111 for more info)Link: https://www.medicalbillgurus.com/Urbane Medical A boutique ketamine infusion center located in Scottsdale, AZ. Who specializes in a "hospitable" environment rather than a hospital environment. Ketamine can promote a sense of wellbeing, decreases brain fog, and reduce chronic nerve pain.Link: https://urbanemedical.com/Connect with Lyme Voice:Link: https://lymevoice.com/Instagram: @LymeVoiceSarah Schlichte Sanchez: Sanchezsmile@gmail.com

Nina Gao is a PhD candidate in the Biomedical Sciences program at UC San Diego, where she studies infectious disease and how a type of bacteria interacts with its host. Spoiler alert: we’re the host, and it can get kinda gross.  Nina is working to develop a vaccine for these bacteria before they become resistant to antibiotics.  You can find Nina on Twitter @biologist_nina

Episode 46 Featuring: Seth Ahern (Zephyr) & Kelley Groove This Episode's Guest: Seth Ahern Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zephyr.bact... Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/zephyrbacterium Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zephyreos/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/seth-zephyr Featured DJ: Kelley Groove (Available on Soundcloud and iTunes) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/619kelley619 Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/kelleygroove Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/kelleygroove In this episode, I got to sit down for a cool conversation with the three-time Sammie award-winning DJ Zephyr. He is a DJ, Producer, member of Elements of Soul, and the host of the incredibly popular morning radio show Bacterium on 94.7. We chatted about his early exposure to music, his career, and his involvement in the Sacramento music scene. It was awesome getting to hear about his influences and some of the amazing experiences he has been granted as a result of his involvement in so many cool ventures. We laughed, we cried, and even threw a little humorous shade. Please welcome my extremely positive friend Seth Ahern to the family by liking and subscribing to all his things and whatnots. The mix this month comes from an old school Sacramento head, who now is a new school San Diego head. Check out this killer mix from none other than the man himself, Kelley Groove. I gotta say, my man really adds some credibility to the name Groove with this mix. Funky, soulful, and nearly an hour and a half of pure groove. Please welcome our friend Kelley Groove to the stage and make sure to throw some likes his way! Thank you for your love and support! If you enjoy our offerings, please follow us on iTunes, Soundcloud, Facebook, Instagram, Mixcloud & Twitch under " Make Friends Radio."

Concluding my pandemic-themed book reading binge for the year, here’s my summary of Laura Spinney’s Pale Rider (2017), perhaps the most comprehensive popular look at the Spanish Flu, am… https://www.ribbonfarm.com/2020/12/29/notes-pale-rider-by-laura-spinney/ Pale RiderThe Great Influenzanow-widely-known-story of George W. Bush being inspired by itthe original threadthe Tuchman booka Katherine Anne Porter storyRichard Pfeiffer[2]The Rockefeller Institutebacteriabacterium[3]influenzavirusDr. Kilmer’s swamp rootVera KholodnayaJewish “black wedding”DillinghamWu Lien-TehRene Dujarricmodern theory is that Spanish Flu was a member of what is known as the H1N1 virus todaySmorodintsevNontetha NkwenkweOn Being ill

Subscribe to the YouTube Channel here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCggl8-aPBDo7wXJQ43TiluA Join the Episode after party on Discord! Link: https://discord.gg/ZzJSrGP SpaceX Crew Dragon rolls out to pad for Crew-1 astronaut launch for NASA Link: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-1-dragon-capsule-rocket-rolls-out The SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule that will carry four astronauts to the International Space Station this weekend has made it to the launch pad. The capsule, named Resilience, and its SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket rolled out to Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida late Monday into early Tuesday (Nov. 9-10), NASA officials said. The Falcon 9 is scheduled to launch Saturday evening (Nov. 14), sending four astronauts — NASA's Victor Glover, Mike Hopkins and Shannon Walker and Japan's Soichi Noguchi — to the orbiting lab on Crew-1, SpaceX's first operational astronaut mission for NASA. NASA's Commercial Crew Program awarded SpaceX a $2.6 billion contract in 2014 to fly at least six operational crewed missions to the space station. The six-month-long Crew-1 is the first of those contracted flights, but it won't be SpaceX's first-ever astronaut mission. That distinction goes to Demo-2, a test flight that sent NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley to the station for two months this past summer. SpaceX Kicks-Off Assembly on First Super Heavy Starship Booster in South Texas SpaceX's Super Heavy might be effectively complete in one month, and we couldn't be more excited. Link: https://interestingengineering.com/spacex-kicks-off-assembly-on-first-super-heavy-starship-booster-in-south-texas SpaceX kicks-off Starship Super Heavy assembly in South Texas Technically, SpaceX could build much smaller booster prototypes for the initial test flights into orbit — this might be done via modifying the tank design of Starship — but rocketry isn't an exceedingly modular enterprise, Teslarati reports. However, whether the move comes via confidence or contingency, SpaceX is jumping directly into Starship prototype development, toward a full-scale Super Heavy booster production and testing platform. Super Heavy could be one of SpaceX's easiest projects Indeed, in an inversion of the typical relationship, the next-gen rocket's booster will probably be much simpler than the upper stage — which would be the largest spacecraft with reusable parts and upper stage in the world. Lacking a need for a tiled heat shield, aerodynamic control surfaces (discounting Falcon-style grid fins), a conical nose, and possibly even internal header tanks, the only serious challenge Super Heavy faces for the first time is developing an engine section capable of feeding and supporting up to 28 Raptor engines. Jim Bridenstine will step aside as NASA chief when President-elect Biden takes over: report Link: https://www.space.com/nasa-chief-bridenstine-step-aside-president-biden NASA will apparently be getting a new leader after president-elect Joe Biden is sworn in. NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine won't remain in the agency's lead role in the Biden administration even if asked, Aerospace Daily & Defense Report reported on Sunday (Nov. 8). "You need somebody who has a close relationship with the president of the U.S. ... somebody trusted by the administration …. including OMB [Office of Management and Budget], National Space Council, National Security Council," Bridenstine told Irene Klotz, space editor for Aviation Week, Aerospace Daily & Defense Report's parent publication. "I think I would not be the right person for that in a new administration." "There is a political agreement that America needs to do big things in space exploration, that we need to lead the world ... There have been lessons learned from the past, and I think Congress is in a good position to make sure that we have sustainable programs going forward," he said in one of the tweeted snippets. And in another one, he stressed that "there are a lot of people that can do great work as the NASA administrator." This Bacterium Survived on The Outside of The Space Station For a Whole Damn Year Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/this-bacterium-survived-on-the-outside-of-the-space-station-for-a-year A year in space is no walk in the park. Just ask Scott Kelly, the American astronaut who spent a year on the International Space Station (ISS) in 2015. His long-term stay in space changed his DNA, telomeres, and gut microbiome, he lost bone density, and he still had sore feet three months later. So, it's quite a feat that a species of bacterium first found in a can of meat, Deinococcus radiodurans, was still alive and kicking after a year spent living on a specially designed platform outside the pressurised module of the ISS. Researchers have been investigating these mighty microbes for a while; back in 2015, an international team set up the Tanpopo mission on the outside of the Japanese Experimental Module Kibo, to put hardy bacterial species to the test. Now, D. radiodurans has passed with flying colours. This isn't the longest time D. radiodurans has been kept in these conditions – back in August we wrote about a sample of the bacterium being left up there for three whole years. But the team weren't trying for a world record, instead they were trying to uncover what makes D. radiodurans just so good at surviving in these extreme conditions. So, after a year of radiation, freezing and boiling temperatures, and no gravity, the researchers got the spacefaring bacteria back down to Earth, rehydrated both a control that had spent the year on Earth and the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) sample, and compared their results. The survival rate was a lot lower for the LEO bacteria compared to the control version, but the bacteria that did survive seemed to be doing okay, even if they had turned a little different to their Earth-bound brethren. Show Stuff Join the episode after party on Discord! 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Mette Svenning and Alexander Tveit describe a bacterium that can live on gases in the air.

Professor Barry Marshall returns to talk about his continued research into the bacterium Helicobacter pylori, including failed attempts to infect piglets in 1984 leading him to use himself as the 'animal model'.