Hidden within cancer DNA data, researchers uncovered viruses and bacteria that may influence both diagnosis…
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 bacterium preserved for millennia in cave ice has revealed unexpected resistance to modern antibiotics.…
Your gut bacteria are constantly sensing, moving, and sharing nutrients to keep the microbiome thriving.…
A mysterious, hard-to-grow gut bacterium keeps showing up in healthy people worldwide—and it may be…
Albumin has been identified as a powerful natural defense against mucormycosis, with low levels signaling…
A new study finds that a trait helping a marine bacterium survive and flourish today…
Scientists have uncovered a direct molecular mechanism by which gut bacteria inject proteins into human…
A bacterium best known for causing gum disease may also influence how breast cancer begins…
Researchers in Sweden have identified an unexpected biological mechanism that could influence future cancer treatments.…
Scientists have uncovered an unexpected biological factor hidden within the most common type of kidney…
Tiny plastic particles may be quietly reshaping microbial life in drinking water systems. Nanoplastics already…
New research shows that the gene PTPN2 helps regulate gut bacteria and plays a key…
A destructive plant pathogen has long puzzled scientists with its ability to move swiftly through…
The flour you choose helps decide which microbes run your sourdough and how it tastes.…
Human breast milk contains its own microbial ecosystem, and new research suggests these microbes may…
A new study suggests that a naturally occurring compound made by healthy gut bacteria may…
Sourdough fermentation reshapes wheat fibers through enzyme activity, influencing bread texture, nutrition, and flavor. Bread…
Researchers found that a common antibiotic-resistant bacterium prevents wounds from healing by chemically paralyzing skin…