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 ...

Microorganisms live in biofilms—the equivalent of microbial "cities"—everywhere on Earth. These city-like structures protect and house microbial communities and play essential roles in enabling human ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

A newly identified class of RNA molecules has been discovered in bacteria living inside the human body. These circular genetic structures, termed obelisks, differ from known viruses and bacteria and ...

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

Microorganisms live in biofilms - the equivalent of microbial "cities"- everywhere on Earth. These city-like structures protect and house microbial ...