Brain tissue is among the most energetically costly in the body, and as a result, larger-brained mammals require more energy to support brain growth and maintenance. Exactly which biological changes ...

A world-first study has proven microbes essential for human health can survive the extreme forces of space launch. The study ...

Microbes essential for human health can survive the extreme forces of space launch, reveals new research. The world-first ...

The trillions of microbes that live in the human gut may play a bigger role in health than previously thought, according to a ...

“Beyond your DNA and your lifestyle, your microbes play a huge role in shaping how your body reacts to illnesses and vaccines ...

Using bacteria to take a bite out of plastic pollution is not new. But can the same microbes be used as a food source? By Sara Talpos/Undark Published Aug 22, 2024 8:33 AM EDT This article was ...

Researchers at RMIT University in Melbourne have proved the resilience of Bacillus subtilis, a bacterium vital for human health. It confirms that this bacteria is tough enough to endure launch, brief ...

Amyloids are perhaps best known as a key driver of Alzheimer's disease. The amorphous proteins, found throughout the human body, stick to nerve cells like plaque, choking off their function and ...

Future interplanetary explorers beware: Hitchhiking bacteria brought to Mars on human bodies might not only survive the harsh conditions on the Red Planet’s surface but also potentially thrive. Recent ...