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A recent study shows that bacteria living inside colorectal tumors form distinct ecosystems that are closely linked to how ...

Not all microbes are villains—many are vital to keeping us healthy. Researchers have created a world-first database that ...

Mars looks familiar in telescope images, but its thin air, deep cold and radiation soaked surface would kill an unprotected ...

The intricate roles of soil microorganisms in ecological processes such as organic matter decomposition, nutrient cycling, ...

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

Many alpine ecosystems are undergoing vegetation degradation because of global change, which is affecting ecosystem functioning and biodiversity. The ecological consequences of alpine pioneer ...

Metagenomic sequencing of tree bark microbiota indicated their ability to process some atmospheric gases, highlighting their ...

The subterranean environment of caves presents a unique laboratory for studying microbial ecology. In these isolated, oligotrophic habitats, microorganisms engage in diverse metabolic processes and ...