The Invisible World Half a Mile Under: Scientists Unveil Hidden Activity of Life Below Ground
A team of scientists led by researchers at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences have developed an innovative method to link the genetics and function of…
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Modern Living Is Stripping Our Gut of Healthy Bacteria
Fiber is good for us, yet recent research reveals that humans are gradually losing the microorganisms necessary to convert fiber into food for a healthy…
Primordial Fuel: Uncovering Hydrogen’s Role at the Origin of Life
Hydrogen gas, dubbed the energy of the future, has been providing energy since 4 billion years ago. A recent study reveals how hydrogen gas, often…
Scientists Uncover Secret Driver of Climate Change
Study reveals microorganisms, once infected, harbor novel genes for methane generation. A recent study reveals that viruses that infect microbes contribute to climate change by…
Scientists Discover “Astonishing” Secret to a Better Tasting Cup of Tea
You’d think the complex flavor in a quality cup of tea would depend mainly on the tea varieties used to make it. However, recent research…
Forensic Breakthrough: Predicting Time of Death With Microbiology
Research reveals a consistent microbial network involved in animal decomposition, promising advancements in forensic science and beyond, with implications for accurately estimating time of death…
How Scientists Are Eavesdropping on Microbes To Revolutionize Research
Using a database of over 60,000 microorganisms curated by researchers from across the globe, the new search tool instantly matches microbes to the metabolites they…
Unexpected New Species Discovered in a Deep-Sea Hydrothermal Vent Provides a Deeper Understanding of Bacterial Evolution
A newly discovered species of bacteria found at the deep-sea hydrothermal vent known as ‘Crab Spa’ offers significant insights into the evolution of bacteria. Deep-sea…
Scientists Discover That Australian Honeypot Ant Honey Possesses Unique Anti-Microbial Properties
Research reveals that honeypot ant honey possesses strong antimicrobial qualities. Researchers have found that the honey produced by ants native to Australia possesses unique anti-microbial…
Unlocking the Secrets of Microbial Dark Matter: The Enigmatic World of Patescibacteria
Scientists uncover the genes essential for the unusual lifestyle of minuscule bacteria that live on the surface of larger bacteria. Patescibacteria are a mysterious group…
Microbial Electrosynthesis – Scientists Discover That Bacteria Can Produce More Chemical Substances Than Thought
How bacteria use carbon dioxide and electricity to produce useful chemical In the field of microbial electrosynthesis, microbes utilize CO2 and electricity to generate substances…
When Carbon Sinks Sink: New Research Uncovers a Climate Change Time Bomb
A new study reveals that rising global temperatures could convert widespread microbial communities worldwide from carbon sinks to carbon emitters, potentially triggering climate change tipping…
Little-Known Microbes Could Be an Early Warning Signal of Climate Tipping Point
Increased heat levels might drive oceanic plankton and other unicellular organisms toward a carbon threshold, which could potentially exacerbate global warming. However, recent studies suggest…
“Baffling” Results – Harvard Scientists Shed New Light on the Viruses That Infect Microbes in the Deep Sea
On Earth, viruses are the most plentiful and varied forms of life, inhabiting every environment. For example, in the ocean, viruses are even more abundant…
Do Cesarean-Born Babies Miss Out on Essential Microbes?
Is it true that cesarean-born babies lack crucial microbes? Recent evidence indicates that the answer is “no.” In a report published in the journal Cell…
Humans Are Leaving Behind a Frozen Legacy of Microbes on Mount Everest
Located nearly 5 miles above sea level in the Himalayas, the barren, wind-swept depression between Mount Everest and its neighboring summit, Lhotse, remains devoid of…
Scientists Discover Unique Microbial Community on Short-Lived Former Island
A team led by CU Boulder has uncovered a distinctive microbial community residing on the former island Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha’apai. In 2015, an underwater…
Scientists Discover Enzyme That Can Turn Poison Into Food
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology have uncovered how a methane-producing microbe thrives on toxic sulfite without becoming poisoned. Methanogens are tiny…