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…
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…
New Research on Microbes Expands the Known Limits for Life A new study on microbes in extremely salty water suggests life may survive conditions previously…
University of Bonn researchers devise method to speed up observations of high-throughput microbiological process. Being able to observe micro-organisms and their cellular components is key…
A study reveals that tomato juice effectively kills Salmonella Typhi and other harmful bacteria, thanks to specific antimicrobial peptides found in tomatoes. This discovery highlights…
For the first time, researchers have used bacteria to “upcycle” waste polyethylene. Move over Spider-Man: Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed a strain of…
The notion that some level of microbial exposure might reduce our risk of developing allergies has arisen over the last few decades and has been…
Research team finds lettuce and other plants are more susceptible to bacterial infections in space than on Earth. Lettuce and other leafy green vegetables are…
A team of scientists led by Brown University has conducted genomic surveillance, uncovering mutations in parasites that cause malaria, likely to challenge the eradication of…
A Stanford study on microbes in extremely salty water suggests life may survive conditions previously thought to be uninhabitable. The research widens the possibilities for…
New research suggests that the Second Plague Pandemic might have influenced the development of oral microbiomes that contribute to modern-day chronic disease. The mid-14th century…
Researchers from the University of British Columbia have discovered significant links between early-life micronutrient deficiencies and gut microbiome composition, shedding light on the increasing global…
A revolutionary technique for pinpointing immune cell receptors in tissues advances disease research and therapy development. A new method, developed at Karolinska Institutet, KTH Royal…
A new study precisely dates ancient multicellular fossils, uncovering key moments in Earth’s history and the evolution of complex life after a global ice age….
Research conducted at UC Riverside has the potential to assist scientists in devising strategies to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among minks and various other…
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…
New research reveals that bees produce nutrients that aid in the colonization of their gut bacteria, highlighting a symbiotic host-microbiota relationship and offering insights into…
Willow bark, already the origin of aspirin, could now be the key to a vital new antiviral medication. From seasonal colds to stomach bugs, it’s…
Researchers have sequenced the hagfish genome, providing vital insights into vertebrate evolution and genome duplication history. An international scientific team made up of more than…