Researchers discovered a novel antibacterial mechanism of plectasin, an antibiotic derived from a fungus. The…
Browsing: Microbiology
Microbiology is the branch of science that studies microscopic organisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and algae. These tiny life forms play crucial roles in ecosystems, human health, and industry—ranging from causing infectious diseases to aiding digestion and driving biotechnological innovations. Microbiology spans a wide range of research areas, such as antibiotic resistance, microbial ecology, and the development of vaccines. As our understanding of microbial life deepens, microbiology remains at the forefront of scientific discovery, offering insights into both the challenges and benefits of the microbial world.
A groundbreaking study reveals that Rhizobia bacteria can fix nitrogen in partnership with marine diatoms,…
Hacking the genome of fungi for smart foods of the future. With animal-free dairy products…
A new, unusual giant virus has been discovered at a wastewater treatment plant near Vienna.…
An increasing amount of research indicates that altering gut bacteria could be a viable strategy…
Leafy greens are valuable for their dietary fiber and nutrients, yet they may also carry…
Researchers at the Netherlands Cancer Institute have compiled a detailed catalog of bacteria living in…
A team of scientists led by researchers at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences have developed…
Scientists at the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, part of the University of…
A study led by the University of Oklahoma enhances scientific understanding of ammonia oxidation. Assistant…
A distinctive photosynthetic machinery characterizes a unicellular organism present in algal blooms. What are the…
The phenomenon known as homochirality of life, which refers to the exclusive presence of biomolecules…
New findings enable more accurate prediction of the carbon cycle. Warmer soils harbor a greater…
A decades-old mystery of how natural antimicrobial predatory bacteria are able to recognize and kill…
Mutation in E. coli facilitates severe disease by hindering cellulose production, revealing new approaches to…
Scientists are using the DNA from soil microbes to model how they function and use…
Researchers begin applying lessons learned from the ocean to soils. Armed with a catalog of…
New findings show that coral bleaching prompts the release of compounds that encourage harmful bacterial…