Phages unlock essential vitamin B12 by bursting open gut bacteria
All living organisms need vitamin B12 to form red blood cells and DNA, as well as to build and support brain and nerve cells. But it's hard to come by: Humans don't make it. Animals don't make it. Plants don't make it. In fact, this essential nutrient is made exclusively by certain bacteria and archaea.
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For many, a total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But for a dedicated few, it's a deep passion.
Ways to safely enjoy the partial solar eclipse on Wednesday evening.