Earth's atmosphere transports tiny forms of cellular life, such as fungal spores, pollen, bacteria, and viruses. On their ...

Conducted by the NIEER researchers, this new study helps advance the understanding of soil microorganisms on alpine ...

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 ...

Successful composting is about keeping the microorganisms that drive it happy and well cared for — especially in the heat.

I t's an oft-cited strange-but-true fact: There are as many bacteria in your gut as there are other cells in your body. This ...

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

Although the disease-causing capabilities of microorganisms are often in focus, there are numerous positive functions that microbes perform, and the scope for their use in creating a more sustainable ...

Saline-alkali stress is one of the major challenges facing global agricultural production, affecting plant growth, development, and yield. In recent years, ...

The Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO) has contributed to developing a method for turning greenhouse gases like CO₂ or CO into ...

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 ...