An MIT team has created polymers that replicate the structure of mucins, the molecules that…
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.
Promising Candidates Include Widely Used Transplant-Rejection Drug Cyclosporine A team led by scientists in the…
By blocking human enzyme cathepsin L, chemical inhibitor K777 reduces coronavirus’ ability to infect cell…
Salmonella infections in human intestinal cells were studied in space for the first time using…
Artificial Intelligence is now capable of generating novel, functionally active proteins, thanks to recently published…
New study points to potential widespread phagocytosis among green algae, suggests improved methodology in environmental…
New findings shed light on mechanisms controlling the most basic processes of life. Five years…
Invasive Water Plant Becomes Breeding Ground for Lethal Cyanobacteria The alarm bells began ringing when…
Mysterious Eagle Deaths Traced to Toxin Bald eagles, as well as other wildlife, have been…
Copper foam filters trap viruses efficiently, resist wear and cleaning, and offer a cost-effective, reusable…
Bacterium Responsible for Deaths of Critically Endangered Species With wild populations decimated, Lister’s gecko and…
New Hope for COVID-19 Treatment Found in Viral Enzyme Researchers from Cleveland Clinic’s Florida Research…
Three New Bacterial Strains Discovered on International Space Station May Help Grow Plants on Mars…
Microbes grown on a Martian meteorite produced unique biosignatures, offering new insights into how life…
Microbes found in the goat gut microbiome could help humans convert plant material into valuable,…
Membrane-localized phage proteins may also help revitalize, enhance existing antibiotics. A study from the Center…
Study suggests forcing bacteria to burn more energy could make them more susceptible to antibiotics.…
A mouse study suggests the genetic contribution to anxiety is partially mediated by the gut…