By examining peak ring rocks closely, they hope to test models of crater formation and determine whether the crater itself was one of the first habitats for
microbial life after the impact.
Not exact matches
Researchers also found the acidity created by the lactobacilli acts as a preservative even
after being subjected to high heats during the baking process, resisting
microbial deterioration and increasing the shelf
life of products.
Crew members wore treated garments and slept on treated bedsheets,
after which Sierra - Sastre tested them for
microbial life including aerobic bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus, mold, and yeast.
The findings illuminate the specialized roles played by key members of the vast
microbial community
living in the human gut, and could inform the development of tailored microbiota transplants to improve intestinal health
after antibiotic use or illness.