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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Methane isn’t just an environmental buzzword—it is energy lost. Every puff of gas from a cow’s rumen represents feed energy ...