Researchers at University of Tsukuba proposed a new approach to reveal ecological niches (positions within ecosystems) and evolutionary relationships in nature through large-scale growth analysis of ...

The global food system faces a pressing need for sustainable innovation, driven by environmental and ethical concerns associated with conventional animal agriculture. While initiatives to enhance ...

In 2017, Ashley Moffett, a reproductive immunologist, walked to the pharmacy near her laboratory at the University of Cambridge, UK, to buy a pregnancy test. But it wasn’t for Moffett. Her postdoc, ...

In a world where influencers and adult routines shape skincare trends that dominate the shelves, Salvarity is breaking the mould, with a new generation of skincare made just for teens and tweens.

Tiny bioreactors, called nanocultures, are opening up new possibilities for microbiome research, especially in harsh and dynamic environments.

Bacteria are constantly moving with the help of motility organs called flagella or pili to colonize new niches. Also, bacteria can exchange information, like "speaking to each other," and thus acquire ...

At a lab in the heart of San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, scientists are breeding corals to be more resilient to rising ocean temperatures.

Alexander Fleming was doing experiments with bacteria when he woke up to a strange mold growing in his petri dish. The "mold juice" would usher in the first antibiotic, penicillin, and would ...

Fungi are critical to human life and the planet. They recycle nutrients, helping keep our soil and plants healthy; they store carbon, helping to tackle climate change; and they play a key role in ...

In the field of agricultural science, understanding how plant growth and development respond to environmental changes is crucial. Although advanced agricultural technologies have notably boosted crop ...

Researchers in McGill’s Department of Mechanical Engineering have discovered a safe and low-cost method of engineering living materials such as tissues, organs and blood clots. By simply vibrating ...