Researchers at the Institute of Food Research have established how clostridia bacteria emerge from spores. This could help them understand how these bacteria germinate and go on to produce the ...

Since spores are resistant to most antibiotics, understanding germination could lead to a way to bring them back to life in order to kill them for good. Science News sponsorship position.

17. A spore may be able to germinate and grow slightly in a solution but still be unable to attain full development. 18. Potassium permanganate at certain strengths acts as a selective stain, ...

Ann Arbor-based University of Michigan Medical School researchers found that calcium in the gut may help Clostridium difficile bacteria germinate. The new research shows C. diff, which forms hard ...

Calcium plays key role in C. diff spore germination, new research shows. Anuja Vaidya - Monday, July 17th, ...