Microbial genetics encompasses the study of heredity and variation in microscopic organisms, providing fundamental insights into gene structure, function and regulation. This field underpins our ...
After tracking biosynthetic gene clusters in 86 adults for a year, researchers found that stable gene groups predict which ...
Researchers reviewed evidence linking the vaginal microbiome to pregnancy health and spontaneous preterm birth, highlighting ...
NOTICE: The project that is the subject of this report was approved by the Governing Board of the National Research Council, whose members are drawn from the councils of the National Academy of ...
A newly identified class of RNA molecules has been discovered in bacteria living inside the human body. These circular genetic structures, termed obelisks, differ from known viruses and bacteria and ...
Investigating microplastics in agriculture reveals their effects on soil microbes and viruses, crucial for developing ...
Researchers at the North Central Agricultural Research Laboratory, part of the USDA Agricultural Research Service, in Brookings, South Dakota, report new evidence that the key to stronger protection ...
Microplastics in soil can create tiny microbial hotspots, potentially reshaping soil health and the long-term sustainability ...