From insignificant individual cells to a rich community full of cooperation. That is how our understanding of the world of ...

Communities of microorganisms at the bottom of polar lakes evolved independently from other regions, influenced by the particular geological, biological, and climate history of their regions. The ...

Financial support for this project has been provided by the Department of Chemistry at Clemson University and by CAPES (Brazil). George Chumanov does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive ...

Scientists analyzed halite samples from 830 million years ago using optical techniques. Inside the samples, they found microorganisms such as bacteria, algae and fungi that may still be alive. NASA ...

In a landmark study of airborne microorganisms from ground level up to 3,500 meters, scientists have found that bacteria and fungi populate the planet's lower atmosphere in very specific ways, and if ...

A new study shows that the ability of microorganisms to adapt to climate warming will slow down global warming by storing carbon in soil. A new study from Lund University in Sweden shows that the ...

Scientists hope to understand if there should be a recommended daily intake of healthy microbes 20% of children, 26% of adults consume foods with high levels of microorganisms Foods good for gut ...

The intricate roles of soil microorganisms in ecological processes such as organic matter decomposition, nutrient cycling, ...

Microbial carotenoids offer faster production, health benefits and potential applications in foods, animal feed and cosmetics ...

NASA astronaut Suni Williams will conduct a spacewalk next week to swab the outside of the International Space Station for microorganisms. Credit: NASA The experiment will focus on collecting samples ...