These bacteria don’t eat food or breathe air like we do. All they need is to complete a circuit; that’s enough for them to ...

Minerals found around the lake are similar to those found on the moon. The lake’s pink waters have led to various myths about ...

Spacecraft are assembled in specialized “cleanrooms” that are designed to avoid contamination from dust and microorganisms.

Evidence is mounting that specific gut bacteria are linked to sleep conditions, which may open the doors to dietary ...

Scientists have uncovered a new explanation for how swimming bacteria change direction, providing fresh insight into one of ...

A research team reveals that temperature strongly reshapes the genetic machinery microbes use to process carbon in water ...

Jump into 2026 with a recap of UCSB's most recent research innovations.

Using metagenomic sequencing across a realistic temperature gradient, researchers show that carcass decay triggers a surge in carbon-degradation ...

A nationwide genetics project is exploring soil microbiodiversity, discovering new bacterial strains and microbes that ...

Sweeping changes prioritize protein and fats over processed carbs, challenging decades of dietary dogma and setting the stage ...