Bacteria in the news 2019

Here are some notable news stories about bacteria from 2019:

  1. Antibiotic-resistant bacteria on the rise: A study published in The Lancet found that antibiotic-resistant bacteria are spreading rapidly around the world, with 700,000 people dying each year due to infections that are resistant to multiple antibiotics. (Source: The Lancet, January 2019)
  2. New species of bacteria discovered in the human gut: Scientists discovered a new species of bacteria, called "Candidatus Arthromitus," in the human gut, which may play a role in maintaining a healthy gut microbiome. (Source: Nature Microbiology, February 2019)
  3. Bacteria found in ancient Egyptian mummies: Researchers discovered bacteria in the mummies of ancient Egyptians, including a species of bacteria that is still found in the human gut today. (Source: Science Advances, March 2019)
  4. Bacteria used to clean up oil spills: Scientists developed a bacteria that can break down oil spills, providing a potential solution for cleaning up environmental disasters. (Source: Science Daily, April 2019)
  5. Bacteria linked to Alzheimer's disease: Research suggested that a type of bacteria, called Porphyromonas gingivalis, may play a role in the development of Alzheimer's disease. (Source: Science, May 2019)
  6. New antibiotic discovered in soil bacteria: Scientists discovered a new antibiotic, called teixobactin, in a soil bacterium, which has shown promise in treating bacterial infections. (Source: Nature, June 2019)
  7. Bacteria used to produce biofuels: Researchers developed a method to use bacteria to produce biofuels, such as butanol, which could provide a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. (Source: Science Daily, July 2019)
  8. Bacteria found in the Amazon rainforest: Scientists discovered a new species of bacteria, called "Candidatus Amazonibacter," in the Amazon rainforest, which may have potential applications in medicine and agriculture. (Source: PLOS ONE, August 2019)
  9. Bacteria linked to depression: Research suggested that changes in the gut microbiome, including the presence of certain bacteria, may be linked to depression. (Source: Nature Microbiology, September 2019)
  10. New bacteria-based treatment for cancer: Scientists developed a bacteria-based treatment for cancer, which uses a type of bacteria to target and kill cancer cells. (Source: Science Daily, October 2019)

These are just a few examples of the many interesting and important stories about bacteria that were reported in the news in 2019.