Microbial genetics encompasses the study of heredity and variation in microscopic organisms, providing fundamental insights into gene structure, function and regulation. This field underpins our ...

We know the genes, but not their functions—to resolve this long-standing bottleneck in microbial research, a joint research team has proposed a cutting-edge research strategy that leverages artificial ...

A recent study shows that bacteria living inside colorectal tumors form distinct ecosystems that are closely linked to how ...

We know the genes, but not their functions.” To resolve this long-standing bottleneck in microbial research, a joint research ...

As a result of climate change, a multitude of abiotic and biotic stresses are emerging, and their combination, known as ...

Underground environments like soil and aquifers teem with microbial life. These tiny microbes play a big role in cycling ...

The vaginal microbiome, a complex ecosystem inhabited by diverse microbial communities, plays a pivotal role in maintaining reproductive health and protecting against infections. Recent advancements ...

Joshua Lederberg, Nobel laureate and president of Rockefeller University, is well known in biology circles. Not so his wife, Dr. Esther Lederberg – whose name was drowned in the annals of the history ...

Addressing the microbiome's translational gap involves understanding biological complexity and developing function-driven, patient-specific interventions.

The scalp hosts a diverse microbial community, and its unique environment is shaped by sebum, moisture, and acidic pH. These microbes, including bacteria and fungi, can influence scalp conditions ...