Molecular machines that kill infectious bacteria have been taught to see their mission in a…
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.
Ancient microorganisms found in halite may have implications for search for both terrestrial and extraterrestrial…
Researchers tracked SARS-CoV-2 shedding in infected individuals, finding that saliva samples detected the virus earlier,…
Scientists Announce Comprehensive Regional Diagnostic of Microbial Ocean Life Using DNA Testing Large-scale ‘metabarcoding’ methods…
Discovery of an aberrant protein that kills bacterial cells could help unravel the mechanism of…
Research reveals thousands of new RNA viruses in the ocean, doubling the known viral phyla…
Discovery from soil bacterium could lead to potent new cancer treatments, showcasing the therapeutic potential…
Generating power while purifying the environment of greenhouse gases should be achievable using bacteria. In…
Like humans, bacteria have various immune systems to defend against pathogens such as viruses. These…
Chlorinated water supplies don’t disturb healthy gut microbiomes in young children. Study addresses concern that…
Animal studies show live biotherapeutic produced by gut-healthy probiotic bacteria is safe, reduces treatment complications.…
A gut bacterium, Coprococcus comes, may reduce the effectiveness of ACE inhibitors, leading to treatment-resistant…
The role of chance in microbiome composition. The gut microbiome is an ecosystem of hundreds…
Microscopic Ocean Predator With a Taste for Carbon Capture A single-celled marine microbe capable of…
A genetic signature of 27 microorganisms in stool defines the high-risk population for pancreatic ductal…
Vanderbilt researchers are reimagining Charles Darwin’s work by communicating how the origin of species might…
By providing new insight into how Naegleria divides, an international team of researchers, led by…
Temperature variation affects pathogens and their hosts in distinct ways, and these organisms are influenced…