Methane-munching microbes modify the seafloor
Researchers showed that methane-eating bacteria acidify their surroundings and dissolve carbonate rocks on the seafloor.
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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.
Researchers found that adding city waste products to local farms promoted a healthy soil microbiome and improved how tomatoes taste.
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 developed a video game that allows non-scientists to assist in analyzing genome sequences of microorganisms in the human…
Researchers discovered that when cyanobacteria sense shorter days they change their cell walls to survive freezing temperatures.
Researchers showed that simple microorganisms could survive rapid boiling in conditions mimicking the geysers of water shooting out of…
Scientists calculated that microorganisms breathing iron oxide “snow” could produce enough energy to survive on Jupiter's icy moon…
Scientists found that photosynthesizing microbes grown on a synthetic mixture of Martian dust and astronaut pee could supplement a healthy…