Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have identified a bacterial genus that promotes root growth and ...

Researchers are continually looking for new ways to hack the cellular machinery of microbes like yeast and bacteria to make ...

A new study finds that a trait helping a marine bacterium survive and flourish today may ultimately become its Achilles Heel as ocean conditions continue to shift.

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Study shows gut microbes control whether dietary asparagine feeds tumors or boosts CD8+ T cells. By breaking down the amino acid in the intestine, specific bacteria reshape the tumor environment and ...

Scientists at LSU have patented a novel way to kill cancer cells using staph bacteria, sometimes called the “superbug.” ...

Industrial use of microorganisms plays a crucial role in food and beverage production, as well as in the creation of ...

While mirror bacteria may sound like a fun time, a group of 40 renowned scientists conclude it is probably not worth the risk.

Genomic analysis shows SAR11 bacteria, adapted to low-nutrient oceans, lack key cell cycle controls. As conditions change, ...

Common ocean bacteria struggle to divide when conditions change, reshaping how warming seas affect ecosystems.

The 5th grade at Oak Grove Elementary put fungus and bacteria on trial. The mock trial was part of the 5th grade’s study on ...

Learn more about the hunt for bacteria on Mars and how astronauts will need to make sure they aren't bringing any dormant ...