Scientists discover 26 new bacterial species in NASA cleanrooms, revealing surprisingly resilient microbes with potential ...

Experts build database of "salutogenic potential" revealing how hidden microbes and natural compounds help keep us healthy.

Compare the 2026 BSc Microbiology and BSc Biotechnology. To help you choose between a career in genetic engineering and ...

Fermentation is a process that dates back thousands of years and was the first example of biotechnology in human history. The impact of fermentation on ancient culture and food cannot be understated, ...

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

Choosing between BSc Biotechnology and BSc Microbiology can be confusing for aspiring biology students. Both degrees offer ...

Some 95% of microbes remain mysterious because they can’t be grown in the lab. Yet researchers are keen to study these organisms and the potentially useful compounds they make. Tiny, semipermeable ...

Researchers have launched a database highlighting microbes that support human health and ecosystem resilience.

This review is led by Professor Kongming Wu (State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, ...