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Bacterial battle for survival leads to new antibiotic

Bacterial battle for survival leads to new antibiotic

   MIT biologists have provoked soil-dwelling bacteria into producing a new type of antibiotic by pitting them against another strain of bacteria in a battle for survival.

Posted : Sat, Mar 01, 2008

Category : Science / Environment News

EPA Announces Substantial Decrease of PFOA

EPA Announces Substantial Decrease of PFOA

   Eight major companies have reported significant drops in the release of PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) and related chemicals, putting industry on target to meet a 95 percent reduction goal in PFOA emissions and product content by 2010.

Posted : Wed, Feb 06, 2008

Category : Science / Environment News
 
 
 
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