Loofahs can harbor a ton of bacteria because they sit in a moist environment and skin cells can get embedded in their nooks ...

Long-term effects after COVID-19 still lack well-documented treatment options. New research may point to a possible answer.

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Bacteria are among the most diverse and ancient forms of life on Earth. Yet, much of what is known about them comes from a ...

Superbugs are a constant concern and now there’s a new way scientists have found bacteria are changing to survive.

Despite facing some of the highest rates of chronic disease later in life, a new study has found remote First Nations ...

Experts across the University of California San Diego have come together to launch a new center for soil health research, education and outreach in Southern California, creating a powerful opportunity ...

The tiny pantheon known as the Asgard archaea bear traits that hint at how plants, animals and fungi emerged on Earth.

From influencing weight gain to supporting immune function, gut microbes do far more than digest food. They may even explain ...

Nuevo Laredo was dumping millions of gallons of sewage a day into the Rio Grande. The U.S. and Mexico worked together to find a solution.

A research teamreveals how integrating manure with synthetic nitrogen fertilizers can significantly reduce agricultural nitrous oxide (N₂O) emissions without lowering crop productivity.

After a year of progress, scientists say they are on the cusp of turning AI-designed antibodies into potential therapies. In ...