The protein called intelectin-2 plays another important role by reinforcing the protective mucus layer 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.
A clinical trial found that a brief, calorie-restricted diet improved symptoms and reduced inflammation in…
Scientists have uncovered a way to make existing antifungal drugs work again against deadly, drug-resistant…
Ushikuvirus is a newly identified giant virus that infects amoebas, adding to a growing group…
A global DNA deep dive shows why E. coli infections in diabetic foot wounds can…
Scientists have uncovered a hidden battle between a widespread brain parasite and the immune cells…
Certain foods may play an important role in protecting the body from dangerous bacterial infections.…
A new clinical study involving human participants shows that arginine, a naturally occurring amino acid,…
A hidden army of gut microbes can brew alcohol inside the body—and scientists may finally…
A pioneering study provides new evidence that gut microbes vary across primate species and can…
A new JSTAT study shows how to compute the minimum energy cells use to sustain…
Coral reefs act like timekeepers for nearby microbes, triggering daily cycles that reshape microscopic life…
Scientists have identified a marine fungus that was previously unknown and is capable of killing…
Spruce bark beetles hijack their host tree’s chemical defenses, transforming them into potent weapons against…
Scientists are raising concerns about free-living amoebae, resilient microbes that can survive in water systems…
Many everyday chemicals can damage beneficial gut bacteria and potentially fuel antibiotic resistance, prompting calls…
Experts build database of “salutogenic potential” revealing how hidden microbes and natural compounds help keep…
Scientists have identified a previously unknown natural compound produced by heat-loving cyanobacteria that helps protect…