Scientists are uncovering a hidden ally in the fight against climate change and air pollution: the microscopic communities ...

Earthworms remove 70-95 percent of antibiotic resistance genes from farm manure, making safer fertilizer for crops.

Coral reefs appear to run a daily timetable for microscopic life in nearby waters. Scientists found that microbial ...

Antimicrobial resistance and ecological disruption caused by broad-spectrum disinfectants have created an urgent need for precision strategies that remove harmful bacteria without damaging beneficial ...

University of Haifa’s Dr. Derya Akkaynak calls the study 'a critical baseline' that will enable future research to better ...

Antibiotics that escape into the environment are widely recognized as a growing threat to ecosystems, wastewater treatment ...

Airborne microbial communities and bioaerosols represent a critical interface between the biosphere and the atmosphere, encompassing an array of microorganisms—from bacteria and fungi to viruses and ...

The field of Environmental Science has recently turned its focus towards the pervasive issue of plastic pollution, ...

In a recent study published in the journal Nature Water, researchers investigated the viral distribution, host interactions, and antibiotic resistance gene (ARG) transfer on microplastics using ...

New research reveals that while the same yeast dominates sourdough starters, the type of flour used can significantly alter bacterial composition. The findings highlight how subtle ingredient choices ...