New research is being carried out to understand how underground fungal networks influence the creation of woodland. As part ...

A widespread bacteria called "soap scum" grows in Yellowstone National Park's thermal pools that on the surface doesn't seem ...

Chinese scientists spray lab-grown cyanobacteria onto desert sand to create fertile farmable soil in 10 months, reducing wind ...

Nurturing your gut doesn’t have to be complicated. It starts with simple, everyday food choices that help you feel your best. From fiber-rich staples to minimally processed meals, small shifts can ...

Desert soil often looks lifeless, but it’s full of microscopic organisms like bacteria and fungi that help cycle nutrients and support plant life. Many deserts have a tough, crusty surface called ...

Cyanobacteria are among the most significant life forms in the history of our planet. As one of the first organisms to produce oxygen through photosynthesis, they shaped early Earth and created the ...

Explore how tuberculosis bacteria survive within human cells, revealing potential paths for new treatments against this ...

When we eventually mine asteroids, humans and robots will not leave unprotected microbes on the surface. Instead, machines ...

In this edition of The People’s Pharmacy, Joe and Teresa Graedon also hear from a reader wondering how to remove dust mites.

Scientists are still trying to identify what a healthy gut microbiome looks like, but new research may offer a clue.