How do microbes respond to changes in their surroundings? Archives

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…

Scientists wanted to understand more about how bacteria and archaea peacefully coexist in the deep ocean.

Remember the classic chases where Wile E. Coyote tries to catch Roadrunner but is often outsmarted? It turns out that bacteria have to…