Microbially induced corrosion (MIC) is a prevalent issue in marine environments, leading to structural damages such as cracking in concrete infrastructure. This corrosion poses a… Read More »New technique utilizes biofilm formation to protect marine concrete from corrosive microbes
A groundbreaking study has unveiled significant revelations about the earliest life forms ever discovered on Earth. Within rock samples extracted from Barberton, Republic of South… Read More »New study reveals rich microbial diversity in 3.42 billion-year-old rocks
Non-resistant bacteria and drug-resistant bacteria represent two distinct categories based on their response to antimicrobial agents. Understanding the differences between these two types of bacteria… Read More »Difference between non-resistant bacteria and drug resistant bacteria
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) stands as a revolutionary technique in molecular biology, fundamentally altering the landscape of genetic research and diagnostics. Conceived by Kary Mullis… Read More »Concept of PCR (polymerase chain reaction) and its applications
Molecular biology is a branch of biology that explores the structure, function, and interactions of molecules that make up the essential components of living organisms.… Read More »Molecular biology
Biology is the scientific study of life and living organisms. It explores a vast range of topics, including the structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, and… Read More »Biology
The human microbiome, a complex and dynamic community of microorganisms residing in and on the human body, plays a crucial role in maintaining health and… Read More »The microbiome and human health
The evolution of life on Earth is a captivating narrative that unfolds over billions of years, weaving a tale of adaptation, diversity, and interconnectedness. From… Read More »The evolution of life on Earth
Viruses are microscopic entities that straddle the line between living and non-living. Comprising genetic material encased in a protein coat, viruses lack the cellular structure… Read More »What is virus?
Microbiology is a scientific discipline that explores the microscopic world of microorganisms, encompassing a diverse array of organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.… Read More »What is microbiology?
When bacteria build communities, they cooperate and share nutrients across generations. Researchers at the University of Basel have been able to demonstrate this for the… Read More »Bacteria cooperate and share nutrients across generations
Microbial communities, or microbiomes, are essential for safeguarding human and environmental health through the most widely used biotechnological process on our planet: biological wastewater treatment.… Read More »Predict the behavior of microbial communities in wastewater treatment
A recent study delving into the intricate microbial world of sourdough has unveiled a fascinating revelation – the choice of flour influences the distinct bacterial… Read More »Different flours foster different bacterial communities in sourdough, influencing aroma
In a groundbreaking clinical trial published in the prestigious journal Nature Medicine, researchers from Lawson Health Research Institute, the Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal… Read More »Fecal microbiota transplants show promise in improving response to immunotherapy for melanoma
RNA, a crucial biomolecule, has found various applications in environmental studies, including the monitoring of microbial communities, the development of pesticides, and the quantification of… Read More »New abiotic pathway for RNA degradation discovered
Renewable energy solutions are crucial in our quest to meet increasing energy demands while addressing environmental concerns and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. One promising… Read More »The potential of microbial fuel cells for energy harvesting and bioremediation
In a recently published study in FEMS Microbiology Ecology, scientists shed light on the changing roles of microbes in ecosystems due to global warming. It… Read More »Unveiling the role of viruses: Shaping ecosystem responses to climate change