Stanford scientists have unveiled “lacrygami,” a phenomenon where Lacrymaria olor extends its structure dramatically, influenced…
Browsing: Microbiology
Microbiology is the branch of biology that studies microorganisms and their interactions with other living things, the environment, and humans. This includes a vast array of organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa, many of which are too small to be seen without a microscope. Microbiologists explore the roles these microorganisms play in disease processes, nutrient cycles, and ecological systems. They also harness the beneficial aspects of microbes in industries like biotechnology, medicine, and food production. This field is critical for understanding pathogenic mechanisms, developing antibiotics and vaccines, conducting genetic engineering, and addressing environmental issues such as bioremediation. Advances in microbiology continue to be pivotal in public health, agriculture, and technology development.
Microbiologists from NIOZ, the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research, have discovered that certain parasitic…
Researchers discovered a novel antibacterial mechanism of plectasin, an antibiotic derived from a fungus. The…
A groundbreaking study reveals that Rhizobia bacteria can fix nitrogen in partnership with marine diatoms,…
Hacking the genome of fungi for smart foods of the future. With animal-free dairy products…
A new, unusual giant virus has been discovered at a wastewater treatment plant near Vienna.…
An increasing amount of research indicates that altering gut bacteria could be a viable strategy…
Leafy greens are valuable for their dietary fiber and nutrients, yet they may also carry…
Researchers at the Netherlands Cancer Institute have compiled a detailed catalog of bacteria living in…
A team of scientists led by researchers at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences have developed…
Scientists at the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, part of the University of…
A study led by the University of Oklahoma enhances scientific understanding of ammonia oxidation. Assistant…
A distinctive photosynthetic machinery characterizes a unicellular organism present in algal blooms. What are the…
The phenomenon known as homochirality of life, which refers to the exclusive presence of biomolecules…
New findings enable more accurate prediction of the carbon cycle. Warmer soils harbor a greater…
A decades-old mystery of how natural antimicrobial predatory bacteria are able to recognize and kill…
Mutation in E. coli facilitates severe disease by hindering cellulose production, revealing new approaches to…
Scientists are using the DNA from soil microbes to model how they function and use…