Nanobacteria: Facts or Fancies?
- Resource Type
- Editorial
- Authors
- Urbano, Pasquale; Urbano, Francesco
- Source
- PLoS Pathogens. May2007, Vol. 3 Issue 5, pe55-0570. 4p.
- Subject
- *BACTERIA
*COMMUNICABLE diseases
*PATHOLOGY
- Language
- ISSN
- 1553-7366
The article comments on the theory that nanobacteria (NB) can qualify as new agents of emerging infectious diseases. It notes that NB is a neologism introduced and patented by Doctor Olavi Kajander as the name for the very small bacteria-like organisms. It cites the factors that hinder the equitable assessment of NB. It explores the nature of NB and its purported association with pathological conditions.