Millions of tons of plastic trash are fouling the world’s oceans, most of them tiny…
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.
New interferometry technique has applications for tracking molecules at a cell or tissue scale. The…
Certain bacteria can override a defense mechanism of the immune system, so-called programmed cell death,…
The team from the Universities of Bristol and Reading found that 28-day-old piglets produced very…
Insights from their study may provide a novel therapeutic approach for diseases such as Huntington’s…
Modern technology and old-fashioned legwork solve science mystery: Video shows single-cell organism making complex decisions.…
Superbugs including E.coli and Staphylococci have been found in more than nine out of ten…
Scientists from Bremen discover an unusual protein playing a significant role in the Earth’s nitrogen…
How ancient microbes created massive ore deposits, set the stage for early life on Earth.…
Microbiomes play essential roles in the natural processes that keep the planet and our bodies…
A weapon bacteria use to vanquish their competitors could be copied to create new forms…
Living beings, especially microorganisms, have a surprising ability to adapt to the most extreme environments…
Something old, something new in the ocean’s blue: The discovery of a forgotten metabolic pathway…
Copper Hospital Beds Kill Bacteria, Save Lives A new study has found that copper hospital…
An international team of scientists, led by Prof. Kevin Verstrepen (VIB-KU-Leuven) and Prof. Steven Maere…
Specialized sugar molecules called glycans can disarm opportunistic pathogens and prevent infection. More than 200…
The fungi that grow on fermented foods strongly influence their tastes, yet the evolutionary origins…
A new genetic engineering tool will help open the floodgates of microbial metabolite applications. Secondary…