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The microscopic competition happening in our oceans
Understanding the global carbon cycle we live in is crucial to understanding our world, especially the oceans. One way we do this is by studying microorganisms, which are vital to the carbon cycle,...
View ArticleHow do microbes affect clouds in the Arctic?
The Arctic is warming at a rate of three times the rest of the globe, and the ice floating in its sea is melting. Sea-ice can act like a mirror and reflect away some of the Sun’s energy. So, when...
View ArticleBiofilm technology for powering wearables
Green technology helps generate renewable energy, thereby reducing the use of fossil fuels and associated global warming. One largely untapped source of such renewable energy on our planet is from...
View ArticleHuman gut microbiota invade urban wildlife
The gut microbiome is a complex community of microbes like bacteria, viruses and fungi, with strong links to health and disease. Different animals have different gut microbiota, depending on evolution,...
View ArticleModels can predict new treatments for pneumonia
Antibiotics work by killing bacteria that cause infection. This treatment reduces the number of bacteria so your body can recover. In some cases, the antibiotics don’t work due to multidrug-resistant...
View ArticleNew research links the Epstein-Barr virus to Multiple Sclerosis
There are many dangerous diseases and viruses in the world, some more common than others. One common virus is the Epstein-Barr virus, or EBV for short. It is a leading cause of a disease called...
View ArticleEngineering bacteria to fight antibiotic-resistant strains
People with lung and airway diseases are at high risk of developing bacterial infections, especially if they need a ventilator. Antibiotics can treat these infections, but increasing antibiotic...
View ArticleUnderground microbes capture greenhouse gases
The Earth is covered with tiny microscopic life, called microorganisms. Bacteria, fungi, and other types of microorganisms are abundant in soils, rivers, lakes, and the ocean. But did you know that...
View ArticleAre probiotics good for your health?
Humans are host to a variety of microorganisms. The human intestinal tract actually has more bacteria than human cells. Microorganisms are known to play a variety of roles in the body. Some, like...
View ArticleCan artificial light stop algal growth in caves?
When you think of caves, the image that probably comes to mind is of a dark habitat perfect for bats and other nocturnal critters. But with the large boom in cave tourism over the past century, caves...
View ArticleScientists tackle bleach-resistant spores
Our world is dominated by single-celled, microscopic organisms that can survive in extreme and strange locations. These habitats include the human body, which houses about 1 microorganism for every...
View ArticleCould microbes feed astronauts on Mars?
Mars has long captured the attention and imagination of scientists, writers, and stargazers alike. Scientists have observed Mars with telescopes and rovers to study major questions like how planets in...
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