A bacterial gene that has been discovered in the genome of the coffee berry borer beetle (Hypothenemus hampei) allows it to occupy a unique ecological niche and feed exclusively on coffee beans.
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Rare Example of Bacterial Gene Transfer Providing Evolutionary Benefit
Published February 29, 2012 blogs , science , technology Leave a CommentTags: bacterial, bacterial gene, blogs, coffee berry borer beetleb, DNA, evolutionary biology, genetic transfer, germline, Hypothenemus hampei, mannanase, polysaccharide galactomannan, science, SciTechDaily, technology, transfer, transposons
CamelBak All Clear UV Water Purifier: Zaps Microbes Dead!
Published February 19, 2012 blogs , technology Leave a CommentTags: All Clear, bacterial, blogs, bottle, camelbak, filter, microbacterial, microbes, purifier, Technabob, technology, UV, water
When you’re outdoors, either for camping or because the Great Zombie Apocalypse has finally begun, you need to drink clean water. As such, some of the portable filters and water purifiers are a bit annoying to use, which is why I think that CamelBak’s All Clear UV water purifier is so cool. You just fill up your water bottle and use the integrated UV light, and presto, your water is read to drink.
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