Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, archaea, fungi and protozoa. This discipline includes fundamental research on the biochemistry, physiology, cell ...

New research suggests that life could thrive on exoplanets with unique atmospheres, expanding the definition of habitability ...

CRISPR-based detection has long been challenged by the separation of amplification and detection steps. In this study, Cheng et al., show that heparin sodium modulates Cas12 cleavage activity and ...

American children learn early that not showering regularly is unhygienic. But that’s not necessarily true, according to a ...

Jan. 30, 2025 — Zika virus hijacks the skin of its human host to send out chemical signals that lure more mosquitoes to infect and spread the disease further, new research ...

In lab experiments, a protein found in the Sydney rock oyster made some antibiotics more effective and killed several types of illness-causing bacteria Sarah Kuta Last year, the team made ...

This article explores the transformative potential and challenges of single cell omics in advancing our understanding of ...

Canadian preschoolers are getting nearly half their calories from ultra-processed foods and it’s putting them at risk of obesity, according to a new study.

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A new green mutant named "Chonkus" microbe has been discovered by scientists which appears to have ability to fight climate change. Chonkus was found in shallow, sunlit waters off the coast of ...

You can save time on vacuuming and mopping with a robot vacuum. CNET has spent hours rigorously testing the most popular ...