While some microbes can cause diseases, many play essential roles in processes such as growing food and the production of ...

Recalls in the food and beverage industry due to contamination incidents can be catastrophic for a company. Not only do ...

A study led by scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research in Cologne has shown that the ability to ...

We use them to clean the dishes we eat off, but your kitchen sponge is a damp, crumb-filled environment that is perfect for ...

Addressing one of the longstanding challenges in gastrointestinal drug delivery, Virginia Tech researchers have transformed gut bacteria into tiny protein factories. These engineered microbes ...

A recent study published in Gut Microbes has shed light on the potential protective benefits of long-term yoghurt consumption against colorectal cancer, specifically proximal colon cancer.

Scientists suggest alien life may be microscopic, surviving in extreme environments like toxic clouds, icy moons, or even ...

The interactions between plants and microorganisms — encompassing symbiosis, biocontrol, and pathogenic encounters — play a ...

Gut germs can cause depression and anxiety, scientists say, but fermented foods and probiotics supplements could help improve ...

On the other hand, the plot of tilled soil didn’t infiltrate as much water compared to the plot from nature. Cotter said ...

It may sound strange but plants can remember stress. Scientists are still learning about how plants do this without a brain.

We use them to clean the dishes we eat off, but your kitchen sponge is a damp, crumb-filled environment that is perfect for bacteria to thrive in. Should you opt for a washing up brush instead?