After so many years learning how microbes work, researchers are now digitally recreating their inner workings to tackle challenges ranging from climate change to space colonization. In my work as a ...

Research led by Kikusui Takefumi at Azabu University in Japan, published recently in iScience, explains what might be going ...

Researchers have homed in on a single gut microbe that acts to prevent fat gain, even with a high-fat diet. The discovery adds to the booming science of finding ways to enlist the microbes that ...

From influencing weight gain to supporting immune function, gut microbes do far more than digest food. They may even explain ...

A study finds that a single gut bacterium can lower blood sugar, reduce fat accumulation and limit weight gain in mice. The ...

The gut microbiome is made up of trillions of microbes that play a vital role in keeping us healthy. A disturbance in the balance of these microbes can contribute to a variety of health conditions, ...

With conventional waste management systems falling short, many scientists are turning to nature for innovative solutions to the issue of plastic waste. One promising avenue is microbial degradation: ...

“Meditation… can really be powerful, terrifying even, as it lifts the rug up on your subconscious and the dust comes flying out.” —Amanda Palmer The gut-brain axis, that strange nexus between your gut ...

Not even the strongest microbes can survive volcanic eruptions, but they are capable of returning surprisingly quickly, ...

Genome-scale metabolic models capture the complex chemical reactions that allow cells to function. Yuri Arcurs/iStock via Getty Images Plus After so many years learning how microbes work, researchers ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Blaise Manga Enuh, University of Wisconsin-Madison (THE CONVERSATION) After so many ...