Researchers from the Institute of Applied Ecology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a "top-down" synthetic ...

In an opinion piece published in Microbiology Australia, a James Cook University team led by Dr. Yaoqin Hong recently ...

Experts build database of "salutogenic potential" revealing how hidden microbes and natural compounds help keep us healthy.

Sourdough starter, a fermented mix of flour and water, is a staple for bakers. It's also a rich experimental testing ground ...

As cities grow and natural habitats shrink, urban wildlife must adapt to rapidly changing environments. A new study published ...

In the summer of 2022, oceanographers used the R/V Kilo Moana to try and catch a bloom event. When they noticed on satellite ...

Although microorganisms are minuscule and often difficult to detect, they serve as the invisible pillars of human social ...

Microbial assays are a technique to assess a compound’s potency or concentration. This is carried out by exposing microorganisms to the compound and determining its effect on them. Microbial assays ...

Researchers identified 8 immune cell phenotypes that demonstrated causal associations with gout risk: 5 protective and 3 linked to increased risk. Interactions between immune cell phenotypes and gut ...