The CRISPR-Cas9 system offers groundbreaking genome editing capabilities, yet off-target cleavage raises concerns about ...

Using genes borrowed from bacteria, researchers have demonstrated fish and flies can be engineered to break down methylmercury and remove it from their bodies as a less harmful gas, offering new ways ...

Darwin's theory of natural selection provides an explanation for why organisms develop traits that help them survive and reproduce.

Maintaining a healthy gut is crucial for digestion, energy levels, and overall well-being, yet many people struggle with ...

This study emphasizes the need for global equity in vaginal microbiome research, addressing health disparities and improving ...

A study found that hospital sink drains harbor dangerous bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant strains. Despite thorough ...

Just as the human body serves as a habitat for bacteria and other microbes, diverse, tiny organisms known as protists host their own microbiomes.

Meet the jumbo phage. Scientists believe they’ve cracked the code on how its ‘secret handshakes’ act as a shield against the ...

A University of Nebraska-Lincoln research team has identified new microscopic players in the global carbon cycle, a discovery ...