Antibiotics - the molecular atom bombs When Alexander Fleming discovered the antibiotic in 1928, he did not yet know that he had scientifically implemented what the ancient Egyptians, Chinese and Indians had already known long before him. The healing effect of molds had already been known to them and they had used it to rub wounds to make them...
In recent years, interest in our microbiome has grown tremendously. Not only science, but also the general public is becoming more and more interested in the effects that the tiniest living organisms have on our well-being.
Humans consist of countless bacteria. 10-100 times more than human body cells. While the number of the latter is about one trillion, the amount of bacteria is estimated to be 10-100 trillion. That is quite a lot…
Bacteria play an essential role in human evolution. Through their gene pool, we have been able to adapt to new environmental conditions over time and thus survive. Without the genetic material of…
Viruses do not have a good reputation these days. In conversations with friends or family, the word “virus” is automatically associated with something negative. Untruths are often spread out of ignorance, which in turn can cause…