A newly discovered organism is blurring the lines between living and non-living.

Microbiota Vault Initiative preserves crucial microbes from humans, animals, and environments to prevent future health crises ...

Anaerobic bacteria were among the first life forms on Earth and existed at a time when there was no oxygen in the atmosphere.

Because they rely on hosts for a majority of functions, viruses aren’t considered alive. But entities like ‘Sukunaarchaeum ...

Don't go serving egg-spired food this summer. Here's how to keep your food at safe temperatures, according to egg-sperts.

The carbon isotopic composition of atmospheric CH 4 (δ 13 C CH4) is a powerful tool for tracking the sources and sinks of atmospheric CH 4.Different CH 4 sources have distinctive δ 13 C CH4 values: ...

Honey produced by some species of Australian stingless bees possesses impressive bacteria- and fungi-killing properties, ...

When the gut microbiome is balanced, however, “the bacteria produce a lot of beneficial molecules and metabolites that are known to be helpful in the body,” Cresci says.

New research says that the search for extraterrestrial life may be too narrow, as life could thrive in conditions far different from Earth's.

The skepticism and debate around the question of "are we alone in the universe" makes the field of astrobiology more cautious ...

A global effort to create a "microbial Noah's Ark" to preserve the world's diverse collection of healthy microbes before they ...

Modern-day environments in Antarctica contain ponds filled with life forms that closely resemble early multicellular ...