When we talk about microbiota, we usually think of the one inhabiting our gut. But there is another, less known and equally vital: the plant microbiota. In an article featured on the cover of Science, ...

A new study has, for the first time, uncovered a connection between bacteria living in Norway spruce needles and gold nanoparticles. This discovery could pave the way for environmentally friendly gold ...

Scientists have released new images showing, in incredible detail, antibiotics defeating disease-causing bacteria by piercing the microbes' membranes and infiltrating their innards. The antibiotics, ...

The IUCN, the global wildlife conservation authority, has established a new expert group that will help shape conservation priorities for a previously overlooked but vital group of organisms: microbes ...

An environmental engineer explains how his research team is developing a system containing bacteria, biochar and gel to break down pollutants in waterways.

Scientists link poor oral health to dramatically higher pancreatic cancer risk, emphasizing the importance of regular brushing and dental care for prevention.

Bacterial spores have proven resilient to the harsh conditions of suborbital spaceflight, according to a new study involving researchers from RMIT University. The results could help inform long-term ...

By Stephen Beech Stunning images reveal for the first time how antibiotics pierce deadly bacteria’s armor. British scientists have shown how life-saving drugs called polymyxins puncture the defenses ...

Studies have shown that more rainfall, higher humidity, and higher temperatures can drive increases in Legionella bacteria in the water, but it’s most commonly contracted when an individual inhales ...