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E.coli: Wolf in sheep’s clothingBy Agrilifetoday via Flicker under Creative Commons licence

By Lynda Cook (The Open University)

14 June 2011

Why do helpful bacteria turn harmful? The recent E.coli outbreak in Germany and other parts of Europe highlights the devastating effects this microbe can...  Read more : E.coli: Wolf in sheep’s clothing

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Can microbes clean up oil spills?Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection under CC-BY licence

By Dr David Robinson (The Open University), Dr Patricia Ash (The Open University)

04 November 2010

The Deepwater Horizon blowout pumped thousands of cubic metres of oil into the Gulf Of Mexico. Could microbes offer a solution for coping with similar...  Read more : Can microbes clean up oil spills?

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The unseen world Featuring: audio, Thinkstock

By Dr Aaron Bernstein (Guest), The Saving Species production team (The Open University)

01 April 2010

In an extended interview recorded by the Saving Species team, biodiversity advocate, Aaron Bernstein, talks about the wonders of the microbial world and how it...  Read more : The unseen world

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Bang challenge: Kill or cure Featuring: activity, In-house

By The Bang Goes The Theory web team (The Open University)

07 September 2009

You've been infected, now you need a cure, and fast. Can your knowledge of biology identify the bacteria and get you the correct antidote?  Read more : Bang challenge: Kill or cure

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Breaking Science: Frozen clones, friendly bacteria, Dalmations... Featuring: audio, photos.com

By The OpenLearn team (The Open University)

07 November 2008

How to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, clone a frozen mouse, and harness the elusive power of vitamins.  Read more : Breaking Science: Frozen clones, friendly bacteria, Dalmations...

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Breaking Science: Planets, midges, flu... Featuring: audio, photos.com

By The Naked Scientists (Guest)

03 November 2008

The making of planets, midge-friendly lighting, flu jabs, climate change, and food that's fallen off the plate.  Read more : Breaking Science: Planets, midges, flu...

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Breaking Science: Malaria, volcanoes... Featuring: audio, photos.com

By The Naked Scientists (Guest)

10 October 2008

Volcanoes, malaria, DNA testing, hydrogen storage, gold mines and brain capacity.  Read more : Breaking Science: Malaria, volcanoes...

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Ellen McCallie's Carriacou diary: Bugs and barometersProduction team

By Ellen McCallie (Guest)

28 January 2008

Keeping the germs at bay – the Rough Science team set about making an antibacterial cream.  Read more : Ellen McCallie's Carriacou diary: Bugs and barometers

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Mike Leahy's Carriacou diary: Bugs and barometersCopyrighted Image The Open University / Karen Parker

By Dr Mike Leahy (Guest)

28 January 2008

Making an antibacterial cream might be easier if Mike Leahy wasn't being attacked by so many bugs.  Read more : Mike Leahy's Carriacou diary: Bugs and barometers

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Rouch Science Carriacou: Antibacterial cream challengeOpen2

By The OpenLearn team (The Open University)

27 January 2008

Explore the science behind the team's challenge to make an antibacterial cream and prove that it works.  Read more : Rouch Science Carriacou: Antibacterial cream challenge

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