Microbial genetics is the study of the mechanisms of heritable information in microorganisms, including bacteria, archaea, viruses and some protozoa and fungi. Some bacteria use a large protein ...

With over 700 species of bacteria in our mouths, the oral microbiome might be just as important as the gut. Here’s ...

A component found in all fungi may provide a shield against flu-related lung damage, according to a new study.

Jumbo phages belong to a group of viruses that attack bacteria. They inject their DNA and then reproduce by taking over the cell’s DNA-copying machinery. Eventually, a phage makes so many copies of ...

As reports swirl about a “quademic” sweeping the nation, it can feel like every virus is peaking at once as Americans sniffle and sneeze their way through cold and flu season. In reality ...

The study reveals that reducing the activity of the CUL5 gene helps CAR-T cells ... Influenza A Viruses Adapt Shape in Response to Environmental Pressures Feb. 10, 2025 — Influenza A virus ...

As the most abundant living entities on our planet, microorganisms are fundamental to every aspect of life on Earth. Whether bacterial, viral, archaeal or eukaryotic in nature, microorganisms ...