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Korean Researchers Discover Unrecorded Archaea with UV-ray Blocking Abilities

Korean Researchers Discover Unrecorded Archaea with UV-ray Blocking Abilities

SEOUL, May 18 (Korea Bizwire) — A South Korean research team has discovered previously unrecorded microorganisms called archaea that possess the ability to counteract the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays and exhibit antioxidation properties. A research team from the National Institute of Biological Resources and Incheon National University on Wednesday reported the detection of 16 [...]

New Technology Uses Microorganisms to Reduce Livestock Waste Odor

New Technology Uses Microorganisms to Reduce Livestock Waste Odor

DAEJEON, Dec. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean researchers have developed new technology that uses fermented rice husks and effective microorganisms to address the bad odor of livestock waste. A research team from the Korea Institute of Energy Research said Tuesday that it compounded a photosynthetic bacterium called rhodobacter sphaeroides into a cultivated effective microorganism. [...]

Asymptomatic, Mild COVID-19 Patients Suffer from Severe Imbalance of Stomach Microorganisms: Study

Asymptomatic, Mild COVID-19 Patients Suffer from Severe Imbalance of Stomach Microorganisms: Study

SEOUL, July 8 (Korea Bizwire) — COVID-19 patients including those suffering from both mild and severe syptoms are experiencing a severe imbalance of microorganisms inside the stomach. A research team from the Kangbuk Samsung Hospital collected stool samples from 12 COVID-19 patients, both asymptomatic and mild, transferred to a public health center in Yeongdeok, North [...]

S. Korean Company Introduces Ice Packs Containing Eco-friendly Microorganisms

S. Korean Company Introduces Ice Packs Containing Eco-friendly Microorganisms

SEOUL, April 28 (Korea Bizwire) — SSG.com, the online shopping unit of retail conglomerate Shinsegae, announced Monday that it will start using ice packs containing eco-friendly microorganisms to help the environment. The contents of the new ice packs, when disposed of through a drain, can cleanse wastewater or be used as a nutritional supplement for [...]