Microbiology
Tiny microbes like the ones in Kabuno Bay may have created some of the world’s largest ore deposits
New forms of glassy molecules surprise and intrigue engineers
Researchers from Sweden and the USA have shown that our perception of how organic matter is broken down by fungi and bacteria are fundamentally wrong. This means that climate models that take account of microorganisms to estimate future climate change must be reassessed.
Scientists have discovered that farming status among social amoebae is conferred not by genetics, but by an infection
Department of Energy’s BioEnergy Science Center's creation improves isobutanol yields by a factor of 10
Salk scientists unveil how a critical molecule turns on T cells
Health experts have warned for years that the overuse of antibiotics is creating “superbugs” able to resist drugs treating infection.
Recent discovery highlights both competition and cooperation between algae and bacteria for iron and vitamins that may have consequences for life in a warming ocean.
In addition to sunblock, swimsuits and towels, hitting the beach could require hand sanitizer.
Berkeley Lab and USDA research could lead to new ways to fight beetle that devastates coffee crops worldwide.
