Microbial communities are integral to ecosystem functioning, playing pivotal roles in nutrient cycling, biogeochemical transformations and energy flow. The composition and diversity of these ...

The field of plant-microbe interactions has seen significant advancements with the advent of metagenomics and metatranscriptomics, offering unprecedented insights into microbial communities compared ...

The researchers say the Green Revolution and exclusive selection for aboveground traits in corn — ignoring traits related to ...

When snow blankets the landscape, it may seem like life slows down. But beneath the surface, an entire world of activity is ...

Though a founding concept of ecology suggests that the physical environment determines where organisms can survive, modern scientists have suspected there is more to the story of how microbial ...

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, ...

A practical guide to gut health, explaining how fiber, plant diversity, fermented foods, and diet choices support a healthy microbiome.

In a recent study published in the journal Nature Water, researchers investigated the viral distribution, host interactions, and antibiotic resistance gene (ARG) transfer on microplastics using ...

Bacterial sensory systems represent a dynamic and rapidly evolving area at the intersection of molecular microbiology and biochemistry, where recent ...

Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), widely marketed as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes, are now hooking ...