Microorganisms live in biofilms—the equivalent of microbial "cities"—everywhere on Earth. These city-like structures protect ...

The researchers say the Green Revolution and exclusive selection for aboveground traits in corn — ignoring traits related to the roots and rhizosphere, the microbe-rich zone surrounding roots — ...

Learn how studying microbial communities during long-duration spaceflight could also reveal new ways to support human health ...

Deep beneath the Earth's surface, in the pores and crevices of rock, live huge communities of microorganisms. They are invisible to the naked eye—yet they play a central role in the quality of our ...

New research shows that nanoplastics in water can strengthen bacteria, raising concerns about drinking water safety.

Virtually all multicellular organisms on Earth live in symbiotic associations with very large and complex microbial communities known as microbiomes. New research has just been published aimed at ...

The holobiont paradigm finally recognizes that macroorganism development and health, like all other natural ecosystems, are influenced by the diverse microbial communities they host. However, ...

People have long said that "bread is life." Now, researchers at Tufts University are using the bubbling mixtures of flour and ...

Chinese liquor fermentation, a tradition spanning thousands of years, is underpinned by complex microbial consortia that shape both flavour and quality. The fermentation process relies on Daqu—a ...