Researchers from the Institute of Applied Ecology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a "top-down" synthetic ...

Experts build database of "salutogenic potential" revealing how hidden microbes and natural compounds help keep us healthy.

Microbes are usually cast as villains, yet most of the microscopic life on and around us is quietly keeping us alive. From the bacteria lining your gut to the organisms drifting in city air, these ...

Sourdough starter, a fermented mix of flour and water, is a staple for bakers. It's also a rich experimental testing ground ...

In an opinion piece published in Microbiology Australia, a James Cook University team led by Dr. Yaoqin Hong recently ...

Microbial ecology in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region represents a rapidly evolving frontier at the ...

Researchers have launched a database highlighting microbes that support human health and ecosystem resilience.

As cities grow and natural habitats shrink, urban wildlife must adapt to rapidly changing environments. A new study published ...

Researchers identified 8 immune cell phenotypes that demonstrated causal associations with gout risk: 5 protective and 3 linked to increased risk. Interactions between immune cell phenotypes and gut ...

Microbial assays are a technique to assess a compound’s potency or concentration. This is carried out by exposing microorganisms to the compound and determining its effect on them. Microbial assays ...