In the microscopic world of bacteria, gene transfer is a powerful mechanism that can alter cellular function, drive ...

Biology might ultimately provide a solution, however. Researchers have identified bacteria that evolved the ability to digest ...

Scientists have discovered a protein that enables bacteria to shut down into dormant spores under extreme conditions. The ...

Researchers have demonstrated a technique for successfully encapsulating bacteria that can then be stored and applied to plants to improve plant growth and protect against pests and pathogens. The ...

Mar. 17, 2025 — Researchers have demonstrated a technique for successfully encapsulating bacteria that can then be stored and applied to plants to improve plant growth and protect against pests ...

Researchers have genetically engineered microbes to produce a strong, flexible plastic similar to nylon for the first time.

As a professor of pathology at the University of Michigan, Gabriel Nuñez’s life is dedicated to research on microbes and ...

Researchers at Boston University have found that microplastics (MPs) provide an ideal platform for bacteria to form ...

Researchers enhance sarcopenia treatment by analyzing gut bacteria and genetics Personalized strategies are essential for ...

Harmful microorganisms such as bacteria represent one of the largest threats to human health. Efficient sterilization methods ...

A study on Singaporean octogenarians found that aging alters gut bacteria, reducing key species like Faecalibacterium ...

The company’s Smoked Salmon and Alehouse Clam Chowders have been potentially contaminated with a bacterium called Clostridium ...