Viruses attack nearly every living organism on Earth. To do so, they rely on highly specialized proteins that recognize and ...

Researchers are continually looking for new ways to hack the cellular machinery of microbes like yeast and bacteria to make ...

A research team has shown that methanogens, micro-organisms ubiquitous in low-oxygen environments like aquifers, soil and even permafrost, can propel their growth by dissolving calcium carbonate, one ...

Engineered microbes may find use in living, long-term mosquito repellent By Ben Coxworth July 30, 2024 Unlike their natural counterparts, two types of genetically engineered skin bacteria don't ...

Marine microbes cooperate far more than they compete, reshaping how scientists understand ocean ecosystems and climate response.

The investigative minds at How to Survive uncover the types of bacteria living on your skin and how they affect your health.

Researchers have discovered specific gut bacteria associated with obesity, while some appear to be protective against it. The specific types of bacteria associated with obesity differed between men ...