What can microbes teach us about life in extreme environments?
Microbes on Earth have adapted to survive in some pretty extreme locations. The extreme dryness of deserts, high salinity in salt deposits,…
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Microbes on Earth have adapted to survive in some pretty extreme locations. The extreme dryness of deserts, high salinity in salt deposits,…
Based on new DNA results, the researchers were able to provide better classification of cyanobacteria.
Have you ever driven past an old factory building and wondered what ever happened to the harsh chemicals that were used there? If you…
In an effort to make these carbon storage wells safer and more effective for long term use, a team of scientists decided to try a biological…
Our coral reef ecosystems, often called “underwater rainforests,” are quickly changing. Coral reefs are elaborate and complex ecosystems…
Antibiotic resistance is a major public health crisis worldwide as bacteria develop the ability to defend themselves against many, sometimes…
What exactly causes aging at a molecular level? The answer to this question is important for understanding and potentially improving health…
When studying Earth’s past, researchers want to understand how nutrients like nitrogen cycled and the impact biology had on them.…
The oceans are warming due to climate change and this will impact all oceanic life, from the smallest plankton to the largest tuna. The web…
What makes a person choose a certain kind of fish when shopping at the grocery store? A group of German researchers surveyed shoppers to…