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How do bacteria reproduce? It's a worthy question. After all, as a breathing — and reading — human, you're benefiting from bacteria at this very moment. From the oxygen we inhale to the nutrients our stomachs pull from food, we have bacteria to thank for thriving on this planet. In...
This analysis provides novel insights into the fundamental design of quorum Synthetic gene circuitsare carefully designed combinations of genes that can be "loaded" into bacteria or other cellsto direct their actions in much the same way that a basic computer program directs aOS Myth...
bacteria have all these social behaviors, that they communicate with these molecules. Of course, I've also told you that one of the important things they do is to initiate pathogenicity using quorum sensing. So we thought: What if we made these bacteria so they can't talk or they can't...
Anal play isbest done with a safe partnerwith whom you can easily communicate, says Lindau. Being on the same page helps you get what you want in bed and also might help you feel more at ease when trying something new. "At the end of the day, you both want to feel pleasure," adds...
Getting about in the world Bacteria have a wide variety of means of locomotion, depending on the type. Some bacteria are non-motile, relying entirely upon passive flotation and Brownian motion for dispersal. However, most are motile; at least during some stage of their lifecycle. Motile bacteria...
You can also just move your fingers in and out without touching the clitoris: It's really up to you. Basically, you're just feeling around for what you like, and if that's penetration with clitoral stimulation, do more of that.
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Speaking of healthy vaginas, do *not* worry about douching! Washing out your vagina can disrupt its natural bacteria, and even cause micro-tears that could increase your risk of contracting an STI or UTI. Plus, "the vagina has its own self-cleaning mechanism, so the vagina’s already doi...