Four billion years ago, Earth was violent, hot, and unstable. Yet new research suggests that by then, life had already reached a surprising level of complexity. At that time lived the last universal ...

Research shows how microbes quickly colonize fresh lava, revealing how life rebuilds itself and offering clues for life on ...

Marine bacteria are key to determining whether carbon is recycled near the ocean surface or transported to deeper waters, but ...

As antibiotic-resistant infections rise and are projected to cause up to 10 million deaths per year by 2050, scientists are looking to bacteriophages, viruses that infect bacteria, as an alternative.

Scientists have created the world's smallest programmable robots. These microscopic machines swim in liquids and can sense ...

Sourdough starter, a fermented mix of flour and water, is a staple for bakers. It's also a rich experimental testing ground ...

A newly discovered organism is challenging the fundamental definition of life, blurring the lines between viruses and ...

Viruses and bacteria get a bad rap around the world but now Flinders University experts are identifying the positive 'upside' of powerful benefits ...

Stock photo courtesy Getty ImagesViruses and bacteria get a bad rap around the world but now Flinders University experts are ...

The unique blend of fungi and bacteria in a region's soil may be the strongest factor explaining its rates of childhood ...