A new body of research, published in Nature Communications, suggests synthetic biology could help to…
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.
Vibrio cholerae attacks gut microbes using a molecular weapon, but new evidence shows some commensal…
A new study shows oxygenic photosynthesis likely evolved between 3.4 and 2.9 billion years ago.…
Researchers at the University of Bath are investigating whether the natural properties of bacteria could…
LLNL researchers developed a new airborne disease spread model that predicts infection risk from single…
Could Earth-based microbes survive a trip to Mars? Yes! That’s why we made sure NASA’s…
Global warming could rapidly replace cold-water algae with warm-water types around the UK, altering marine…
New research from Virginia Tech reveals that rain may be a significant but overlooked source…
A Handful of Bacterial Groups Are Responsible for More Than Half of Carbon Cycling Just…
Microbes Are Engineered To Convert Sugar Into a Chemical Found in Tires The future environmental…
The Bacteria Can Double the Amount of Protein Released From Pollen Newly published, first-of-its-kind research…
Selenium isotopes in ancient metal nuggets hint at deep-Earth microbial life 180 million years ago.…
Part of the university’s Return to Learn program, wastewater screening helped prevent outbreaks by detecting…
Fasting shields mice from gut infections by depriving pathogens of nutrients through microbiome changes. Fasting…
A new approach to modifying microbes’ metabolic processes will speed up production of innovative bio-based…
Arctic bacteria can naturally clean up oil spills, aided by nutrients and cold-adapted biodegradation. Marine…
Technique for editing bacterial genomes can record interactions between cells, may offer a way to…
Nitrogen is vital for all forms of life: It is part of proteins, nucleic acids,…