Synthetic microbial communities give researchers controlled models for testing how diet reshapes gut microbial ecology, ...

Complex molecules-mediated interactions, which are based on the bidirectional information exchange between microbes and human cells, enable the defense against diseases and health maintenance.

Beyond bacteria, fungi and archaea are emerging as powerful regulators of digestion, immunity, and disease risk, revealing how cross-kingdom microbial networks help shape human health and offer new ...

In both sexes, the lower-abundance sex steroids, such as estrogens in males and androgens in females, are also regulated by the same HPG axis and additionally synthesized in extra-gonadal tissues, ...

The human microbiome has emerged as a critical regulator of cancer biology, influencing tumor initiation, progression, immune ...

For centuries, the secrets of traditional medicine were locked away, and only recently have they come to light. Imagine an ...

A recent study published in Engineering has shed new light on the mechanisms behind the efficient nitrogen removal capabilities of pyrite-based mixotrophic denitrifying biofilters. The research, ...

Researchers have launched the first coordinated plan to protect microbial biodiversity, calling attention to the “invisible 99% of life” that drives essential Earth systems. The IUCN has formally ...

Sustainable food systems rely on healthy animals, safe food production, and balanced interactions among animals, humans, and ...