Microbiology
New research shows an algae key to the ocean carbon cycle is surprisingly scarce in fertile equatorial waters
Microscopy suggests that the recently discovered microbe Methanoliparia produces methane from crude oil all by themselves
Phase I trial will evaluate combination of fecal transplants and immunotherapy for melanoma
Diastatic yeasts cause problems in the brewing industry due to their ability to produce an enzyme that converts starch in beer into sugar
Australia-UK researchers identify ancient protein pumps that make bacteria tough to treat—but could be key to new green polymers
New technique uses a human enzyme to convert specific one-carbon materials into more complex compounds commonly used as the building blocks for an endless number of consumer and industrial products
Zebrafish researchers discover a self-defense mechanism of the gut
New SmartPlate design delivers enhanced and validated microbiological sample analysis with an extensive and unmatched range of formulations
UMass Amherst researchers tune nanowire properties with peptide 'decorations'
Resilient cells make lung less hospitable to viruses, but may be double-edged sword
Recent paper describes how the food industry around the world should use molecular methods more often for subtyping and characterizing salmonella
Most microbes are inside the apple—but the strains depend on which bits you eat, and whether you go organic
