Bacteria Thermophilic

Thermophilic bacteria are a special type of microorganisms that can live and reproduce only at high temperatures. This type of bacteria is widespread in nature, especially in hot springs, extreme conditions such as arctic ice and mountainous regions.

Thermophilic bacteria play an important role in natural ecosystems as they help break down organic material and convert it into biomass, facilitating the cycling of substances in nature. In addition, they are an integral part of industrial processes associated with the production of organic substances and energy from various wastes.

The growth of the bacterium stops at temperatures below 18 degrees Celsius, but it can safely develop at higher temperatures, up to 80 degrees Celsius. Such high heat resistance of bacteria is provided by special structures inside the cells - protectors that form layers that protect cells from damage and regulate the transfer of heat inside the cell.

Microbiologists are actively studying thermophilic bacteria to understand what mechanisms allow these microorganisms to cope with extreme conditions, as well as how they

Article "Thermophilic bacteria (from the Latin thermomus - warmth and philos - loving)"

Thermophilus bacteria are one of the most interesting microorganisms in the food and cosmetics industry. They were discovered in 1885 by James Fraser, but only a century later their composition was finally determined. Thermophilus bacteria are Gram-positive and have been isolated from the feces of newborn calves. At temperatures above +70 degrees Celsius, these bacteria exhibit maximum activity, which makes them an important target for the development of food products and cosmetics. In 1995, these bacteria were modified and new technologies for preparing fermented milk products with the addition of these bacteria were created. Due to its antibacterial properties, the bacterium is also used in the production of cosmetic preparations for the skin of the body, hair and nails. And one more amazing property - the thermophilic rod secretes a substance that stimulates the secretion of digestive enzymes of the pancreas, which is used in medicine.