Blow up a long balloon and two things happen: it gets longer and it gets wider. Now imagine a living cell that inflates itself under enormous pressure and yet only grows longer, never adding width.

Here’s what probiotics really do, why they work and how to get more of them in your diet.

Plant growth is supported by millions of tiny soil microbes competing and cooperating with each other as they perform ...

To achieve this, Mueller transplants bacteria from one plant’s roots to a new generation’s seeds. With a gift of 50 seeds from Thomas Juenger, also a professor of integrative biology at UT, Mueller ...

Scientists discovered that nitrous oxide can suppress certain soil microbes, potentially reshaping root microbiomes that help crops grow.

Scientists have experimented with bacteria as potential cancer therapy for a while now — some introduced to trigger an immune ...

A newly developed antibiotic called EVG7 could offer a powerful new way to stop Clostridioides difficile, a dangerous gut bacterium that often returns after treatment. In mouse studies, researchers ...

Scientists at Arizona State University have uncovered surprising new ways bacteria move, even without their usual whip-like propellers called flagella. In one study, E. coli and salmonella were found ...

The core of a solid, cancerous tumor is comprised of dead cells and is oxygen-free, making it an ideal breeding ground for ...

A popular internet trend suggests mixing Fitkari (Alum) with a base oil for hair growth. While not a direct growth stimulant, this potent combination effectively cleanses the scalp, combating dandruff ...

Researchers are continuing to study this technology to ensure the safe and effective use of engineered bacteria in cancer treatment.

We have harnessed rational strain engineering to pave the way for cost-effective manufacturing that can meet growing global ...