Tag: microbe
‘Arsenic Life’ Microbe Study Retracted after 15 Years of Controversy
‘Arsenic Life’ Microbe Study Retracted after 15 Years of Controversy A controversial arsenic microbe study unveiled 15 years ago has been retracted. The study’s authors are crying foul By Dan Vergano edited by Lee Billings Felisa Wolfe-Simon speaks during a news conference at NASA Headquarters on December 2, 2010 in Washington, DC. “Can you imagine…
Gut Microbe Deficiency in U.S. Babies Tied to Asthma, Allergies, Autoimmune Disorders
Most U.S. Babies Are Deficient in Key Gut Microbes Essential for Their Health Babies lacking in key gut bacteria are at greater risk of developing asthma, allergies or eczema By Rachel Nuwer edited by Andrea Gawrylewski Dirty diapers are more than a messy reality of infant care—baby poop can be an indicator of an infant’s…