Depending on the setting, the ability of a crucial bacterium in biotechnology—Agrobacterium tumefaciens—to transfer its DNA ...

New work shows that physical folding of the genome to control genes located far away may have been an early evolutionary ...

Japanese scientists successfully eliminated cancer tumors using live bacteria, a new therapy that acts independently of the immune system.

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Scientists have long known that humans don’t travel to space alone. Every astronaut carries trillions of microbes, including ...

Might brain damage linked to Alzheimer's be one of the reasons dolphins lose their way and end up stranded? It's a ...

When a rocket launches, the forces are intense enough to strain metal and push the human body to its limits. Yet Bacillus ...

Grapes are a nutritional powerhouse, boasting over 1,600 bioactive compounds like polyphenols and resveratrol. These natural ...

New lab research suggests caffeine may weaken certain antibiotics by blocking entry into certain cells. Doctors explain what this means for coffee lovers.

Research on María Branyas, the world's oldest woman at 117, reveals how healthy diet, beneficial gut bacteria and protective ...