What is the gut microbiome? Learn more about why it's crucial for our health and wellness.

The microbial community in the human gut plays a central role in various diseases. An important form of chemical ...

Microorganisms are the most diverse and dominant organisms on the planet and are vital for ecosystem functioning. However, most of them cannot yet be cultured in the laboratory. Microbial ...

Arsenic (As) contamination poses a global threat to water security and human health. Microorganisms play a central role in their environmental fate, driving ...

Far too small to be seen by the human eye, viruses and bacteria are identified by being placed under the microscope by ...

This latest finding reveals an important energy source for deep-Earth ecosystems and also aids in the search for potential subterranean life on planets like Mars and Europa. The study, led by ...

Researchers have shown that probiotics can protect hatching chicks from bacterial diseases without destroying beneficial ...

Ancient fossil microorganisms indicate that life in the universe is common Scientists analyze specimens from 3.465 billion years ago Date: December 18, 2017 Source: University of California - Los ...

By pinpointing the carbonate-dissolving microorganisms, the team has challenged the prevailing belief that carbonate minerals—which contain roughly 80% of the Earth's carbon—are stable at ...