Bacteria possess unique traits with great potential for benefiting society. However, current genetic engineering methods to harness these advantages are limited to a small fraction of bacterial ...

Desert soil often looks lifeless, but it’s full of microscopic organisms like bacteria and fungi that help cycle nutrients and support plant life. Many deserts have a tough, crusty surface called ...

With the global population expected to reach 10 billion by 2050 and crop yields declining annually, a team of academics from Northumbria University is developing a revolutionary new approach to food ...

Scientists at City of Hope®, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. and a leading research center for diabetes, the Broad Institute and Keio ...

An international team of scientists reports that it has unraveled the genetic makeup of 47 strains of known and potential Lyme disease-causing bacteria. The say the work paves the way toward more ...

Solving one of the longstanding problems surrounding gastrointestinal drug delivery, Virginia Tech researchers converted gut bacteria into miniature protein factories that manufacture and release a ...