Laboratory tests show cranberry juice may strengthen a common UTI antibiotic and reduce bacterial resistance.…
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 new feeding study suggests that replacing common processed snacks with a daily serving of…
A new study reveals the hidden mechanism a common gut bacterium uses to damage the…
Scientists have uncovered evidence that one of the world’s most widely used weedkillers may also…
A naturally derived molecule shows promise in blocking critical behaviors that bacteria rely on to…
A familiar compound found in everyday foods may hold unexpected potential in the fight against…
Photon-driven nanorobots can steer, capture, and move bacteria with precision, enabling controlled manipulation in microscopic…
A traditional medicinal plant, tormentil, shows promise against antibiotic-resistant bacteria in laboratory tests. Its compounds…
Some Earth-based microbes may be tougher than expected, raising new questions about survival beyond our…
A new microdroplet-based technique allows scientists to quickly pinpoint bacteria that can boost vitamin B2…
A new study reveals that close social relationships can drive the transfer of gut microbes,…
A bacterium from frog gut microbiota eliminated tumors in mice by selectively colonizing tumors and…
Researchers are exploring an unconventional cancer treatment that uses engineered bacteria to target the unique,…
A long-term genomic study reveals that cholera bacteria are engaged in a dynamic evolutionary struggle…
Researchers found that a bacterium from kimchi can bind and help expel nanoplastics from the…
A sweeping genetic survey of Antarctic waters reveals a hidden microbial world with untold influence…
A long-standing mystery in bacterial bioenergetics is beginning to unravel as researchers capture fleeting structural…
A new study challenges a decades-old explanation for how bacteria change direction, revealing that the…