A study has again established the effects of microorganisms on human food and healthy living, courtesy of recent research by Dr. Stephen Akinola, a researcher at The Ohio State University, United ...

The tiniest and oldest creatures on—and in—Earth have a huge role in achieving a sustainable future for the planet, an international team of scientists, including faculty researchers from The Ohio ...

INRAE scientists have identified seven bacteria involved in the microbiota barrier effect, which prevents pathogenic bacteria from proliferating. The study is published in the journal Microbiome.

The potential for bacteria to survive cleaning and disinfection means washing routines must be continuously assessed to maintain food safety, according to a scientist. Thorben O. Reiche, from the ...

Cambridge researchers have shown how commonly-used sweeteners slow the growth of certain gut bacteria. One sweetener in particular – isosteviol – when combined with the anti-depressant duloxetine ...

Industrial microbiology is a branch of applied microbiology that uses microbes, such as bacteria, algae, and fungi, to produce high-value products, including drugs and fuels. 1 This field of science ...