Researchers have created a new type of bacterial GPS that can track where microbes originated using artificial intelligence.

Soil microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, actinomycetes, protozoa, and nematodes, are essential for nutrient cycling, ...

Burkholderia pseudomallei, a bacteria present in soil and water in tropical regions, can cause Melioidosis, a lung infection that may result in pneumonia or sepsis, and has a mortality rate of up ...

Sterilizing potting soil gets rid of hidden fungi, insects, and other bacteria that could be harmful for your houseplants. If ...

In 1980, the eruption of Mount St. Helens devastated local ecosystems, but an experimental introduction of gophers has demonstrated a long-term positive impact on the soil and plant life. Scientists ...

W hen Mount St Helens erupted in 1980, the resulting lava, ash, and debris turned the landscape barren for miles around. It ...

First, the researchers observed a higher ratio of fungi to bacteria in the Kernza fields relative to the wheat fields. More ...

Professor Antony Dodd, a group leader at the John Innes Centre said: “The implications of this research will be fascinating ...

A healthy skin microbiome plays a crucial role in regulating our immune system and preventing chronic health issues, such as ...

“The highest risk of human infection occurs after heavy monsoon rains and winds, when the bacteria is more widely dispersed ...

Leaves can transform poor soil as they decompose into humus. Humus increases the soil's CEC allowing it to retain fertilizer ...

Such as the case of Emma Caldwell, whose killer, Iain Packer, was convicted after soil found on his van was found to match the wood in which she was buried - the final piece in th ...