"We hope the impact of this research will be to guide future studies that keep astronauts healthy during extended space ...

Feb. 24, 2025 — The gut bacteria of giraffes are not primarily determined by what they eat, but by the species they belong to. This is shown in a new study in which researchers have analyzed the ...

Imagine for a moment the atmosphere is a kitchen sink. Wildfires, industry emissions, plants and microbes dump their grimy ...

The non-descript, pill-shaped cell is why we understand fundamental life processes (think DNA replication and transcription).

It has long been the subject of intense scientific study. Recently, researchers have stumbled upon an unexpected ally in the fight against this prevalent condition – the humble gut microbe. It appears ...

Rice cultivation is responsible for around 12% of global methane emissions, and these emissions are expected to increase with global warming and as the human population continues to grow.

Artificial-intelligence tools and community science can help in places where data are scarce, so long as funding for data collection does not falter in the future.

scientists have found microbes living in thin air Carl Zimmer In a study of 12 heterosexual couples, researchers noted the presence of a partner's genital bacteria after sex, even when the pair ...

Gene-edited crops may help adaptation to climate change The centre, funded primarily by the British government, operates on ...

Could the key to easing anxiety be hidden in our gut? Scientists have discovered a crucial connection between gut microbes and anxiety-related behavior. Their research suggests that microbial ...

Researchers at the University of Galway recently introduced a collection of 247,092 computer models of these bacteria, marking the largest digital microbe library ever created. Their project, known as ...

The giant panda is a species of bear that is found in the mountains of central and western China. One of the most popular and distinguishable animals in the world, the giant panda is also one of the ...