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 ...

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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.

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

A note about the definition of plant biostimulants. They are substances or microorganisms that enhance natural plant processes, improving resource efficiency, stress tolerance, and overall growth ...

Astronomers have found some pretty wild exoplanets. Some are balls of lava the temperature of hell, one is partially made of ...

Studies of the gut-brain axis support the association between depression and gut microbes. Certain microbes produce butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid good for the gut lining and good for mental ...