Scientists are trying to understand how complex life emerged on Earth about 2 billion years ago. Our microbial ancestors ...

A study on wild northern cardinals shows that stress can change gut microbes and affect bird health in measurable ways.

Scientists discover immune genes influence which gut bacteria live in animals by studying a tiny island bird population.

Engineered microbes may find use in living, long-term mosquito repellent By Ben Coxworth July 30, 2024 Unlike their natural counterparts, two types of genetically engineered skin bacteria don't ...

Christian Krohn's reseach receives funding from an Australian Research Council Industrial Transformation Training Centre Grant (IC190100033). COVID-19 showed us how useful monitoring wastewater can be ...

The "hygiene hypothesis" suggests exposure to diverse types of microbes may protect against developing diseases caused by ...

Flour choice shapes the bacteria in sourdough starters, even though the same yeast dominates across all types.