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. 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 ...

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

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 ...

eLife is a non-profit organisation inspired by research funders and led by scientists. Our mission is to help scientists accelerate discovery by operating a platform for research communication that ...

A plant-based diet can improve health and prevent disease by feeding the good bacteria in your digestive tract. Trillions of bacteria live in your digestive tract and play an important role in health.

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 ...