Underground environments like soil and aquifers teem with microbial life. These tiny microbes play a big role in cycling ...

Microbial genetics encompasses the study of heredity and variation in microscopic organisms, providing fundamental insights into gene structure, function and regulation. This field underpins our ...

A recent study shows that bacteria living inside colorectal tumors form distinct ecosystems that are closely linked to how ...

Rice feeds more than half of the world’s population, but the tiny microbes living on and around rice plants may be just as ...

As a result of climate change, a multitude of abiotic and biotic stresses are emerging, and their combination, known as ...

Scientists have discovered the DNA of ancient microbes inside of the remains of woolly and steppe mammoths. This microbial DNA, which may be one million years old or more, may be among the oldest DNA ...

The vaginal microbiome, a complex ecosystem inhabited by diverse microbial communities, plays a pivotal role in maintaining reproductive health and protecting against infections. Recent advancements ...