Sentences with phrase «by the microorganisms found»

Studies of the complex chemical and biochemical interactions that occur at the interface between an aqueous phase and a living or nonliving surface provide insight into the chemical transformations mediated by microorganisms found on the surfaces of both living and artificial materials.

Not exact matches

They found that the floating beads picked up a chemical called dimethyl sulfide (DMS), a byproduct given off by algae and other microorganisms as they break down (usually when they're being eaten).

Mercury released into the environment eventually finds its way into oceans, lakes and rivers, where it is converted into methyl mercury by microorganisms.

By sequencing the genetic material of 116 houseflies and blowflies along with all the microorganisms that they are carrying, the team found that each of these flies carried up to several hundred different species of bacteria, some of which may be harmful to humans.

The next year, the researchers found that crops had absorbed around half of the fertilizer, with most of the rest taken up by microorganisms and released back into the soil.

The project headed by Professor Norbert Frey of the University Hospital Schleswig - Holstein, Campus Kiel, was conducted in close cooperation with Professor Andre Franke's team at the Christian - Albrechts - Universität zu Kiel, which found that the sections of the bacterial genome deciphered the distinction of the microorganism.

The biocatalyst is based on an enzyme expressed by a gene found in the microorganism Klebsiella pneumoniae.

For example, the large - scale sequencing program has already started to sequence the genomes of 100 microorganisms found in the human gut, and will build on this by using genomic sequencing to characterize the complex microbial communities found at many sites in and on the human body.

Work scheme to isolate the different microorganisms found in hydrogen - producing reactors: A study of effectiveness by pyrosequencing analysis — Laura Fuentes — Journal of Applied Microbiology

To measure the amount of carbon released by soil roots and microorganisms, researchers need to find efficient and effective ways to separate the two.

Although no compelling evidence of extraterrestrial life has yet been found, the possibility that biota might be a common feature of the universe has been strengthened by the discovery of extrasolar planets (planets around other stars), by the strong suspicion that several moons of Jupiter and Saturn might have vast reserves of liquid water, and by the existence of microorganisms called extremophiles that are tolerant of environmental extremes.

One study did find that gelatin «stimulates phagocytosis, the process by which a cell surrounds, engulfs, and eats microorganisms and cellular debris.»

The paper, Redundant Innate and Adaptive Sources of IL17 Production Drive Colon Tumorigenesis, http://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/content/76/8/2115, April 2016 found that colorectal cancers associated with B. fragilis could be suppressed, not just by eradicating the microorganism, BUT ALSO BY REDUCING INFLAMMATIOby eradicating the microorganism, BUT ALSO BY REDUCING INFLAMMATIOBY REDUCING INFLAMMATION.

The resistant starch found in the baobab fruit and the short chain fatty acids it yields has been shown in research studies to favorably change the composition of friendly versus pathogenic microorganisms in the gut, slow glucose absorption to help control blood sugar levels by reducing insulin resistance, increase satiety and weight loss, reduce inflammatory allergic responses and improve immune system functioning (over 60 % of the immune system is located in or around the digestive system).

The MCT oil found in coconut promotes intestinal health by killing pathogenic microorganisms that may promote inflammation, viruses that cause influenza, herpes, measles, hepatitis C, SARS, AIDS, and other illnesses.

Produced by intestinal microorganisms, it is found also in soil and water.

A new study found that the skin microbiome — a collection of microorganisms inhabiting the human body — is governed, at least in part, by an ancient branch of the immune system called complement.

If you wish to rely on mother nature too much go for this option, nematodes are microorganisms that live by ingesting flea larvae and other pests usually found in the yard.

In a new study, Carvalho et al. found that the respiration of freshly photosynthesized carbon dioxide by microorganisms in the water column is approximately constant when compared to the overall daily carbon production.