An international team of microbiologists from the Medical University of Graz, the DSMZ—German Collection of Microorganisms ...

In the global carbon cycle microorganisms have evolved a variety of methods for fixing carbon. Researchers have investigated the methods that are utilized at extremely hot, acidic and sulfur-rich ...

New research shows Glycolysis -- the process of converting sugar into energy -- plays a key role in early development. More than fuel, Glycolysis doesn't just power cells -- it helps steer them toward ...

The soil under our feet is teeming with mysterious life forms – possibly more than any other habitat on Earth.

Recent findings suggest that light pollution can affect lakes including producing toxic algae and altering carbon cycling.

Biodegradable starch-based plastics may not be as safe and health-promoting as originally assumed,' said Professor Yongfeng ...

Everyone is familiar with the light dome that shows from afar where cities are brightly lit at night. Artificial light that ...

Light pollution, which illuminates the night sky, promotes the growth of cyanobacteria and stimulates metabolic processes in ...

Bacteria used oxygen far earlier than expected, reshaping views on early life, evolution, and photosynthesis origins.

Integrating biology into civil engineering, biogenic construction promotes sustainable practices that address environmental challenges in the building industry.

Researchers have used machine learning, genomic data, fossils and the Earth’s geochemical history to create a timeline of bacterial evolution and oxygen adaptation.