Journal: Clouds May Harbor Nanobacteria

Tiny particles linked to a number of painful and sometimes deadly diseases may spread across the globe by hitching a ride in clouds, claim researchers in a recent issue of the Journal of Proteome Research. The particles, known as nanobacteria, are 100 times smaller than typical bacteria and have been found in kidney stones, arterial plaques and ovarian cancers.

http://www.wired.com/news/planet/0,2782,67176,00.html?tw=rss.TEK -- written by Amit Asaravala