Microorganisms—defined as very small living beings, invisible to the naked eye, comprising bacteria, fungi, viruses or others ...

Macrophages salvage nutrients from the bacteria they phagocytose to regulate inflammatory responses, revealing ...

Have you ever hesitated to treat yourself to a tuna steak or a colorful sushi plate because of concerns about mercury and ...

Researchers in Montana say they have found a way to turn fungus into a brick, which could eventually offer a more sustainable ...

We have known for years that the gut microbiome can alter brain function, but now research in mice is suggesting that the ...

Another special element of MMB is the "magnetotactic" in its name, which means it orients itself based on Earth's magnetic ...

A consortium of researchers with multidisciplinary skills, coordinated by INRAE and including the CNRS, the Université ...

Washing your clothing on high temperature cycles may not completely disinfect it, researchers have found, because washing ...

Sauerkraut and other fermented foods can improve gut health. Eating sauerkraut regularly may support a healthy gut microbiome ...

A team has discovered how certain bacteria breathe by generating electricity, using a natural process that pushes electrons into their surroundings instead of breathing on oxygen. The findings could ...

A team led by Rice University bioscientist Caroline Ajo-Franklin has discovered how certain bacteria breathe by generating ...