The fascinating world of bacteria that live as symbionts or parasites in animal hosts often remains a mystery to researchers. A research team has made a breakthrough that provides insights into this ...

This article was originally featured on The Conversation. Sourdough is the oldest kind of leavened bread in recorded history, and people have been eating it for thousands of years. The components of ...

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Buffalo mozzarella from Campania has been recognized as a delicacy and has been protected under EU law for nearly 30 years. What makes this mozzarella so special is believed to be the natural whey ...

The fascinating world of bacteria that live as symbionts or parasites in animal hosts often remains a mystery to researchers. Kiel University (CAU) and the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology ...

Sourdough is the oldest kind of leavened bread in recorded history, and people have been eating it for thousands of years. The components of creating a sourdough starter are very simple – flour and ...