Some soil-dwelling bacteria like Streptomyces can be toxic Soil gets its characteristic earthy smell from certain chemicals produced primarily by soil-dwelling bacteria called Streptomyces . But ...

He knew that Streptomyces can often be found in inhospitable settings, like alkaline lakes, or caves. He also knew that the Boho region was one of the few alkaline grasslands in Northern Ireland.

Streptomyces' chemical weaponry against their competitors is one of the richest sources of such molecules. Among them is the common, broad-spectrum drug streptomycin.

Scientists have uncovered a new bacterial species, Streptomyces sp. CJ13, that inhibits several multi-resistant organisms, including Gram negative Pseudomonas aeruginosa, the deadly MRSA ...

Streptomyces bacteria are our primary source of antibiotics, which are produced in the transition from vegetative growth to sporulation in a complex developmental life cycle.

In their research, scientists studied two bacterial species: Streptomyces sp. and Bacillus subtilis. These two species are natural competitors and are commonly found in soil.

Article Title Antarctic Streptomyces: Promising Biocontrol Agents for Combating Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense ...

A microorganism that played a role in treating tuberculosis is now officially recognized as New Jersey’s state microbe. Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill Friday giving the distinction to Streptomyces ...

The medicines they helped develop are credited with improving the lives of millions. Among the three winners: William C. Campbell of Drew University, for his work on the roundworm parasite.

Anthracycline chemotherapy drugs derive from the Streptomyces bacterium, and doctors use them to treat a variety of cancers. They are some of the most successful cancer-fighting drugs available.