How do microbes respond to changes in their surroundings? Archives

Researchers found that microbes living on biodegradable plastics have more genes for plastic degradation than those living on traditional…

Researchers demonstrated that microbial DNA from a 300-year-old ice core can help track how microbes respond to global change.

Researchers showed that methane-eating bacteria acidify their surroundings and dissolve carbonate rocks on the seafloor.

Researchers found that soil microbes release less methane but more carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide in draining peatlands.

Scientists found that bat droppings, microorganisms, and dripping water combine to dissolve cave formations in Slovakia and Poland.

Researchers found some bacteria pass information to future generations that affects their behavior and ability to resist antibiotics.

Researchers found viruses infect bacteria and other microorganisms in acid mine drainage and may control microbial diversity in these…

Researchers discovered that when cyanobacteria sense shorter days they change their cell walls to survive freezing temperatures.

Scientists show changing the types of artificial lights used in tourist caves can help prevent growth of algae that damage stalactites and…

Researchers show mathematical models based on cell biology can help lake managers reduce toxic algal blooms and improve the quality of our…