BACTERiA

Bacteria God created the bacteria before God created the garden of Eden as recorded by Moses the holy prophet of God it is written in the Holy King James Bible the word of the Lord according to saint Moses the prophet of israel 1450 BC Before Christ Genesis 1:24 & God said, Let the earth bring forth the living creature after his kind, cattle, & creeping thing, & beast of the earth after his kind: & it was so. amen The human body contains trillions of microorganisms — outnumbering human cells by 10 to 1. Because of their small size, however, microorganisms make up only about 1 to 3 percent of the body's mass (in a 100-pound adult, that's 1 to 3 pounds of bacteria), bacteria play a vital role in human health. Seventy to ninety percent of all cells in the human body are bacteria, representing perhaps 10,000 different species. Genetically we get even less real estate: 99 percent of the unique genes in our bodies are bacteria. Bacteria are small; each is about 1/100th the size of a human cell. Bacteria are like fish swimming in the ocean of your body. As they swim around, they eat and reproduce rapidly. One bacterium can become millions of bacterium in just a few hours. A 2016 study at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel found that our total cell count is 56 per cent bacteria (compared with earlier estimates of 90 per cent). And because bacteria are much smaller, their total mass is only about 200g. So by weight, we are more than 99.7 per cent human bacteria. The microbiome includes approximately 100 trillion bacterial cells. That's 100,000,000,000,000! when compared to other parts of the body, nothing comes close to hosting more bacteria than the belly button. If you're an innie and not an outie, your belly button is home to at least 60 to 100 or more species of bacteria, fungi and yeasts, according to new research. About 40 genes were found to be exclusively shared by humans and bacteria and are candidate examples of horizontal transfer from bacteria to vertebrates. So now what we understand is that all bacteria can talk to each other. They make chemical words, they recognize those words, and they turn on group behaviors that are only successful when all of the cells participate in unison.  From height and section images the bacterial cells were observed to be relatively smooth, rod-shaped, 2.5 µm long, 1.5 µm in diameter and with middle high not exceeding 0.4 µm micrometer. Most bacteria have a genome that consists of a single DNA molecule (i.e., one chromosome) that is several million base pairs in size and is "circular" (doesn't have ends like chromosomes of eukaryotic organisms). Blood has always been considered free from microbes, because bacteria don't grow when it is put in a culture dish. But recent DNA sequencing methods reveal that each millilitre of blood in fact contains around 1000 bacterial cells. These bacteria are usually dormant. Staphylococcus, Corynebacterium & Propionibacterium represent the dominant bacterial genera on skin & illustrate how bacteria adapt to life in this harsh environment & also provide us with unique benefits. Since bacteria can divide rapidly, they grow exponentially, doubling over and over until they reach the carrying capacity of their environment, or the maximum amount of organisms an environment can support. Once they reach carrying capacity, they can no longer divide. The current largest known bacterium is Thiomargarita magnifica, described in 2022, at an average length of 10 mm. In 2002 a strain exhibiting 99% identity with Thiomargarita namibiensis was found in sediment cores taken from the Gulf of Mexico during a research expedition. Mycoplasma genitalium, a parasitic bacterium which lives in the primate bladder, waste disposal organs, genital, and respiratory tracts, is thought to be the smallest known organism capable of independent growth and reproduction. With a size of approximately 200 to 300 nm, M. Cyanobacteria: Fossil Record. The cyanobacteria have an extensive fossil record. The oldest known fossils, in fact, are cyanobacteria from Archaean rocks of western Australia, dated 3.5 billion years old. This may be somewhat surprising, since the oldest rocks are only a little older: 3.8 billion years old! Bacteria have both RNA and DNA. The bacteria's genomic chromosome is composed of DNA, as are any extrachromosomal plasmids. The RNAs may be transcripts (i.e. templates for the translation of proteins) or untranslated elements such as ribosomal RNA or small RNAs involved in transcriptional regulation. Some bacteria have a 250-million year lifespan under some special circumstances. Bacteria don't have a fixed lifespan because they don't grow old. But if we assume that the global bacteria population is stable, then it follows that one bacterium must die for each new one that is produced. Bacteria divide somewhere between once every 12 minutes and once every 24 hours. So the average lifespan of a bacterium is around 12 hours or so. Bacteria do not have mitochondria. Bacteria and archaea lack any membrane-bound organelles. If not handled and cleaned up properly, these pathogens can survive and come into contact with unsuspecting individuals, increasing their risk of becoming seriously ill. E. Coli, which is often found in feces, can live on hard surfaces for four days. If the surface is wet, however, this can increase up to 14 days. Plant- and human-pathogenic bacteria can be preserved in pure water or PBS for several years. About 40 genes were found to be exclusively shared by humans and bacteria and are candidate examples of horizontal transfer from bacteria to vertebrates. But more than half the dry weight of poop is bacteria. Some bacteria, such as staphylococcus (staph) and Bacillus cereus, produce toxins not destroyed by high cooking temperatures. Waterborne germs can live and grow in our pipes and in devices that use water, such as humidifiers. Some of these germs can make people sick. Germs especially like to live and grow in water when it is stagnant (not flowing) or when it is not treated with enough water treatment chemicals, such as chlorine. In addition the large intestine contains the largest bacterial ecosystem in the human body. About 99% of the large intestine and feces flora are made up of obligate anaerobes such as Bacteroides and Bifidobacterium. Most abundant bacteria are E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Lactobacillus etc. Bacteria produce energy in essentially the same way as the cells in eukaryotes. Lacking mitochondria however they create a proton gradient along their cellular membrane by pumping protons out of the cell. This gradient then allows them to produce ATP as the protons re-enter the cell. Pelagibacter bacteria are the most abundant life form on earth with something on the order of 2*10^28 individuals. 1 Raw Apple Cider Vinegar, or ACV. With antibiotic and antiseptic properties, ACV can help in weight management and lowering cholesterol and cancer risk. ACV can also be used as a chemical-free astringent if you need to topically disinfect or sterilize a wound. 2 Honey. Pooh Bear had the right idea! Ancient Romans used honey during war to treat their wounds and avoid infections. Honey is the best natural antibiotic out there, bursting with antioxidants, antimicrobials, anti-inflammatories, and antiseptics. Not to mention, there’s also an enzyme in honey that is known to release hydrogen peroxide (which also fights infection and prevents bacteria growth). Honey can soothe your digestive problems and strengthen your immune system! 3 Turmeric. Tasty and beautiful in color, this spice can protect your body tremendously. You can eat it or use it topically, too! It is mainly used to protect your body against infection and here’s a tip: try mixing it with honey and adding topically to any flesh wound. 4 Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE). Studies show that GSE is effective in killing over 800 different forms and strands of viruses and bacteria and over 100 different strains of fungus and parasites! As if that doesn’t say enough, GSE is also high in antioxidants, can boost your immunity, and help with chronic digestion issues. 5 Garlic. Cultures across the world have long recognized garlic for its preventive and curative powers. According to the American Society for Microbiology, garlic possesses many active antimicrobial components. These include compounds such as allicin, ajoenes, and allyl sulfides, which exhibit a range of antibacterial properties. A 2021 reviewTrusted Source notes that these compounds may be effective against multi-drug resistant bacteria and can provide a framework for the development of future antibiotics.Garlic is delicious and good for you! It can push germs away before you even feel sickness coming on. The allice found in garlic can protect against yeast, parasites, bacteria and more! 6 Echinacea. This herb is not as well known, but still helpful in fighting bacteria. Try consuming this herb when you feel a cold coming on, as it has preventative cold fighters inside. 7 Cabbage contains sulfur & because it is a member of the cruciferous family, it is shown as an effective cancer fighting food. It can help with weight management, improve digestion issues, and prevent disease. Not to mention, one cup of cabbage can provide you with 75% of your daily vitamin C requirement. 8 Fermented Foods. From unpasteurized cabbage to homemade pickles and probiotic yogurts, these foods have amazing benefits for your intestinal tract, fight bacteria and cancer prone cells. 9 Colloidal Silver. Colloidal Silver is a natural antibiotic and is made by a mixture of silver particles that have been suspended in fluid. This treatment is extremely temporary considering overuse of any heavy metals can be considered toxic, however, it fights a harmful enzyme that bad bacteria needs in order to grow and multiply. 10 Ginger the scientific community also recognizes ginger as a natural antibiotic. In addition to its antimicrobial activity, a 2019 review also highlights that ginger possesses antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticoagulant properties. A 2022 study suggests that ginger could effectively inhibit a variety of bacteria, including Streptococcus mutans, Enterococcus faecalis, Staphylococcus species, and Lactobacillus species. 11 Native American and other traditional healers have used echinacea for hundreds of years to treat infections and wounds. A 2022 article notes that echinacea has an antibacterial effect on respiratory bacteria. Studies also suggest that echinacea may possess antiviral properties and could help treat respiratory tract infections in both children & adults. As such, this could help prevent the unnecessary use of antibiotics that could result in drug-resistance. 12 Goldenseal is usually consumed in tea or capsules. Proponents may use goldenseal to help treat respiratory and digestive problems. While more research is necessary, some evidence supports that goldenseal may possess antimicrobial, anticancer, and immune-stimulant properties. 13 Cloves are dried flower buds that come from the clove tree, which people may use as a spice in food or drinks. A 2023 study notes that clove essential oil may possess a strong inhibitory effect against Staphylococcus aureus. Similarly, a 2020 article notes that clove extract may have potential as a new antibacterial agent. 14 Vitamins have remarkable antimicrobial activity in vitro vitamins E, C and K as well as in vivo as immune system stimulators vitamin D3
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Understanding Bacteria
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HD44ItBHHBA
What's Living in You? FULL EPISODE | NOVA Wonders | PBS America
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlsizeoBgDU
CLOSTAT - Probiotics - Kemin - Cortical Studios | MoA Animation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7hsp0dENEA
Mysterious Microbes - Full Episode
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yl2GBm23lkE
The bacteria and the brain with Iris Sommer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycO-oWYvaQI
Introduction to the Microbial World
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYRkXhT1XEs
Microorganisms and Humans: Commensal and Pathogenic Flora
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IJRzcPC9wg
Taxonomy of Bacteria: Identification and Classification
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mg6tXQaiBaI
Bacterial Genetics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BkqWKOG8E0
Staphylococcus: Aureus, Epidermidis, Saprophyticus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ie4Y4CODDuo
Tiny Conspiracies - Bonnie Bassler (Princeton/HHMI)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saWSxLU0ME8
Bonnie Bassler (Princeton) Part 1: Bacterial Communication via Quorum Sensing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoIfNx1EnQQ
"Tiny Conspiracies: Cell-to-Cell Communication in Bacteria," Bonnie Bassler
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayFiGn2fYi8
Bacteria | Structure and Function