Anaerobic bacteria were among the first life forms on Earth and existed at a time when there was no oxygen in the atmosphere.

New discovery sheds light on the bacterial use of biomass with potential for biofuels and new antibiotics The elucidation of the structure and origin of the so-called “Yellow Affinity Substance” (YAS) ...

Bacteria are ubiquitous microscopic organisms capable of rapid growth. While beneficial strains like lactic acid bacteria ...

Bacteria are ubiquitous microscopic organisms capable of rapid growth. While beneficial strains like lactic acid bacteria (LAB) promote gut health and ...

The manure of farmyard animals such as pigs is a major source of antibiotic-resistance genes, which can pose a risk to human ...

ER-associated degradation (ERAD) is the process by which the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) directs the degradation of misfolded or inappropriate proteins. The steps of ERAD include recognition of a ...

Common bacteria can turn plastic waste into the over-the-counter painkiller acetaminophen, researchers have discovered.

An international study by Michigan State University and partner researchers has uncovered a hidden danger lurking in animal ...

In 2023, the World Health Organization launched the Antimicrobial Resistance Diagnostic Initiative and called on researchers ...

Sea moss (Chondrus crispus) is a red macroalga lauded for its rich mineral content, prebiotic fibers, and potential health ...

The 21st century pharmaceutical and biotech sector has come a long way from its roots in 19th century pharmacy. pharmaphorum looks at its evolution over the centuries ...