A new study has revealed the existence of bifunctional diterpene cyclases/synthases (DCSs) in bacteria, offering compelling evidence that the plant terpene synthase gene family, termed TPS, originated ...

Cells are constantly on the move, whether in a developing embryo or metastatic cancer. But how do cells adapt to the new ...

Building a gene editor took months. With CRISPR even high-schoolers can get hold of editing systems in the time it takes to order RNA sequences online and have them shipped by FedEx. In a short while ...

Research reveals crucial connections between oral microbiome and cognitive health, identifying specific bacteria that may ...

British physician and microbiologist Alexander Fleming, discoverer of penicillin nearly 100 years ago, was the first to warn ...

The Ganga, one of the holiest rivers in India, has been scientifically proven to possess a unique self-purification ability.

A study found that hospital sink drains harbor dangerous bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant strains. Despite thorough ...

Certain bacteria found in people's mouths may be linked to changes in brain function as you age, experts have said. The study ...

In a study of 12 heterosexual couples, researchers noted the presence of a partner's genital bacteria after sex, even when ...

In a new book, Nafis Hasan writes about how America's ongoing "war on cancer" is going and points out factors that might be ...

Researchers found that dairy consumption influences gut microbiota composition, with milk promoting beneficial bacteria and ...