Choosing between BSc Biotechnology and BSc Microbiology can be confusing for aspiring biology students. Both degrees offer ...

Somewhere inside the University of York, a lab robot has just pulled off the kind of week that makes the rest of antibiotic ...

Scientists have developed a new test that can easily and quickly identify bacteria in any liquid, such as water, milk, or urine. This test uses a type of virus that only insects bacterial cells, ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American Urea is a small molecule formed as proteins ...

A study published in Frontiers explores the microbial diversity within hospital sink drains across multiple wards over a year-long period, focusing on bacterial communities, species identification, ...

Antibiotic resistance is a growing global health crisis that makes common infections harder to treat and puts many medical ...

A large study shows how everyday food choices shape gut bacteria linked to weight, blood sugar, and overall health.

Scientists have used a novel method to create sustainable, rainbow-colored fibers using bacteria in the lab. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

All building-block molecules of life like DNA, proteins and carbohydrates have a unique structural property that still perplexes scientists. They have what is called structural asymmetry, or chirality ...

To meet the ambitious goal of net-zero emissions by 2050, the U.S. is going to have to get creative with renewable energy. We can double down on long-established technologies like wind, geothermal, ...