Scientists from The University of Texas at Austin report in the journal Science that they…
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 targeted NGS approach may help track the viruses behind dangerous outbreaks. On January 21,…
For hundreds of years, practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine have used an herb called Stemona sessilifolia as…
Machine learning Earth system model projects higher numbers in low-latitude regions. A neural network-driven Earth…
Pac-Man, the open-mouthed face of the most successful arcade game ever, is much more well-known…
One of the causes of breast cancer may be inflammation triggered by harmful bacteria say…
At a time when kombucha is commonplace on cafe menus and “probiotic-fortified” has become the…
Millions of tons of plastic trash are fouling the world’s oceans, most of them tiny…
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…