In addition to their roles as disease vectors, bacteria and other microbes play an important part in modern science as essential tools for advancing biological research and synthetic biology. Methods ...

Plants are a rich and renewable source of compounds used in medicines, food ingredients, and cosmetics. Since growing an ...

Scientists assess bacterial growth trajectories to better predict infectious capacity and the conditions that aid proliferation. This article explores the key factors that influence bacterial ...

Construct and mutant libraries, as well as collections of bacteria, fungi, and streptomycetes and eukaryotic cell lines are being used in a wide range of research areas. As diverse as these areas may ...

Warmer soils harbor a greater diversity of active microbes, according to a new study. The study represents a significant shift in our understanding of how microbial activity in the soil influences the ...

Researchers at the University of Oregon have found that exposed wood can resist microbial growth after a brief wetting. The findings of their study bolster the case for using mass timber in hospital ...