Researchers at National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), in collaboration with researchers ...

As humans continue to explore the frontiers of space, the question of what kinds of life forms from Earth can survive the ...

Earth's atmosphere transports tiny forms of cellular life, such as fungal spores, pollen, bacteria, and viruses. On their journeys, these microorganisms encounter challenging conditions such as cold ...

We've all seen the commercials, print ads and barrage of well-placed store signage that promote the importance of probiotics and prebiotics to supporting a healthy lifestyle. But did you know these ...

Microorganisms from our planet could survive on celestial bodies where water is present, such as Mars. That is the conclusion ...

From preserving our food to keeping us healthy, microorganisms are everywhere. Although they are primarily associated with causing disease, microorganisms such as bacteria have many applications and ...

Microorganisms were the first forms of life on our planet. The clues are written in 3.5 billion-year-old rocks by geochemical and morphological traces, such as chemical compounds or structures that ...

With so many coral reefs bleaching and pangolins being poached, it may seem tone-deaf to call for the conservation of species that are too small to see with the naked eye. But that’s exactly what the ...