Researchers studying Yellowstone’s depths discovered that small earthquakes can recharge underground microbial life. The quakes…
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.
Scientists uncover a basic principle that shows how higher nutrient levels change the pace of…
Two new studies uncover unexpected ways that microbes move, offering insights that could impact our…
Extensive fungal decay persists on the USS Cairo, and further research is needed to understand…
Scientists worldwide have joined forces to build the first-ever roadmap for conserving Earth’s vast invisible…
Researchers found that a non-absorbed antibiotic can trigger gut bacteria to make longevity-promoting compounds. A…
Scientists have traced Lake Erie’s deadly saxitoxin to a cyanobacterium called Dolichospermum. During the warm…
Billions of years ago, oxygen began to appear in Earth’s atmosphere, reshaping the planet and…
New research from Seoul scientists reveals how gut microbes may influence the development of coronary…
Researchers use lipid biomarkers to uncover how organisms survive in extreme ecosystems. A surprising variety…
Researchers have discovered new intermediates in the methylenomycin pathway that are 100 times more active…
A newly discovered enzyme motif reveals how ocean microbes are evolving to digest plastic, potentially…
UC San Diego researchers have resolved a decades-long debate about the role of the first…
A team of Indian researchers has discovered that baker’s yeast can survive extreme Martian-like conditions…
Microbiologists discover bacteria that eliminate toxic sulfide and use iron minerals to grow. An international…
Researchers estimate that approximately 8,500 tons of antibiotics enter river systems each year after passing…
Scientists have created a glowing molecular probe that lets them watch marine microbes digest sugars…
Scientists recreated ant-based yogurt and revealed how insect microbes enable fermentation. Researchers have revived a…