Researchers use lipid biomarkers to uncover how organisms survive in extreme ecosystems. A surprising variety of life exists within the ocean floor, much of it made up of microbes, tiny organisms ...

Scientists found that colorful pigments in Earth’s cloud microbes may help telescopes identify signs of life on distant ...

In the search for alien life, one Cornell researcher says color may be a telltale sign of biosignatures on far-off exoplanets ...

A lab at the University of Colorado Boulder is studying ways to improve indoor air quality, including a recent study that ...

Microbial fuel cell (MFC) technology has received considerable attention in the field of wastewater treatment over the past decade. This technology can simultaneously generate electricity and treat ...

Learn how using fiber supplements like psyllium and beta-glucan helps stabilize blood sugar, improve insulin sensitivity, and support better glucose control.

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Over the past two decades, synthetic biology has fueled advancements across a broad range of disciplines, including agriculture, bioremediation, biofuel production, and chemical manufacturing. Today, ...

Beneath a frozen expanse in Alaska, tiny organisms survive in a dormant state, witnesses to bygone eras when mammoths still ...

The microbiome—the trillions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that live quietly in our body—plays a crucial role in shaping human health by providing a variety of micronutrients necessary for vital ...

Investigating polymer biodegradation, Lehigh University and Dow aim to optimize microbial processes in wastewater treatment for better environmental outcomes.