How E. coli could help tackle those sweet cravings

Placing a small amount of lipopolysaccharide from E. coli bacteria in the guts of mice reduced their cravings for sweet treats, a new study reveals.

How E. coli could help tackle those sweet cravings

Placing a small amount of lipopolysaccharide from E. coli bacteria in the guts of mice reduced their cravings for sweet treats, a new study reveals.

Caffeine-‘Addicted’ Bacteria Offer Applications In Medicine, The Environment And More

Some people may joke about living on caffeine, but scientists now have genetically engineered E. coli bacteria to do that – literally. Their report in the journal ACS Synthetic Biology describes bacteria being “addicted” to caffeine in a way that promises practical uses ranging from decontamination of wastewater to bioproduction of medications for asthma