It has puzzled scientists for years whether and how bacteria, that live from dissolved organic matter in marine waters, can ...

First, anaerobic and facultative anaerobic bacteria have a natural tendency of penetrating ... However, frequent and repetitive administration is not suitable for live bacteria-mediated therapy, since ...

Branched glycerol dialkyl glycerol tetraethers (brGDGTs) are bacterial membrane lipids that are widely used in terrestrial paleoclimatic reconstructions. Recent studies have reported that brGDGTs can ...

This study emphasizes the need for global equity in vaginal microbiome research, addressing health disparities and improving ...

Forensic scientists investigating cases of sexual assault may be able to use the genital microbiome to identify the ...

In short, while bacteria may not have “sex lives” in the way humans do, their frequent DNA exchanges play a crucial role in keeping their species distinct and thriving. This discovery opens up ...

Step inside Asst. Prof. Sam Light’s lab to learn how scientists are mapping the incredible network of microbes living inside ...

Here are seven amazing animals that do not require oxygen to survive.