To broaden our view of the biological world, we are exploring a unique animal – the bat. We know of 5000 species of mammals worldwide. Amongst them, there are more than 1200 species of bats, making bats the second biggest…
Antifreeze Proteins
It is a widely know fact that water freezes at 0°C. There are of course some exceptions to this rule and by manipulating various physical, chemical, and even biological factors, the freezing point of water can change. This phenomenon takes…
An Agricultural Plague – Ice-Making Bacteria
To begin with, making a living from agriculture is not easy. On top of this, farmers often struggle with environmental obstacles that lead to losses of agricultural products. The loss of crops can be due to extreme weather, pathogens, herbivores,…