Only well-adapted organisms can survive constant exposure to sunlight and temperature fluctuations during the day, not to mention scarcity of water. Researchers supported by FAPESP identified a group ...

Industrial chemicals are used in a multitude of processes that impact every area of human society, from the food and drug industries to the chemicals industry to construction. However, processes to ...

Like all known life forms, plants have a body made of organic matter, including cell walls made of various components including lignin, a heterogenous polymer. Lignin is the second-most abundant ...

Gas vesicles are hollow structures made of protein found in the cells of certain microorganisms, and researchers at Rice University believe they can be programmed for use in biomedical applications.

We can generate electricity from microorganisms as an alternative to the usual power from water, wind, solar or steam. This article shows how microorganisms, such as bacteria, can produce electricity ...

Researchers have developed an innovative methodology for measuring the electrical conductivity of microbial communities. This methodology holds promise for the development of batteries and ...

Fermentation has re-emerged as a powerful biotechnology platform for developing sustainable, nutritious, and health-promoting foods. Advances in precision ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced on March 23, 2023, the availability of a draft guide detailing the information requirements and ...