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 ...

Jan. 28, 2025 — New research has identified a unique genetic signature in bacteria that can predict their likelihood of developing antibiotic resistance, a finding that can help quickly identify ...

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 ...

A new study reveals that close social contacts, such as friends, influence the composition of the microbiota — the community ...

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.

However, most microbes that mitigate pollution and climate change don't have access to oxygen. Instead, ...

This mission focuses on removing old communications equipment and investigating the presence of potential microbes. Meanwhile, the crew continued their ongoing scientific research, which included ...

Have you noticed "regenerative" popping up on food labels or in marketing ads? It sounds promising—farming that heals the ...