Browsing: microorganisms
More than 2 billion tons of carbon monoxide are released in the atmosphere every year. Various bacteria and old bacteria take this in about 250 million…
Microorganisms thrive in acidic environments despite harsh conditions. These microorganisms, known as acidophilic organisms, are found in places like Yellowstone’s hot springs, sulfuric acid caves, and…
As the Earth continues its journey around the sun, plants and animals in the northern hemisphere prepare for the onset of autumn in September and the…
Diagram of the proteins of a unicellular organism called Haloferax volcaniiFrancisco J. Enguita/Science Photo Library When certain unicellular microorganisms are compressed, they develop into multicellular tissue-like…
Cells found inside ancient rocks, whose DNA is stained with a green fluorescent dyeY. Suzuki, SJ Webb, M. Kouduka et al. 2024/ Microbial ecology Microbes have…
Researchers from the University of Tokyo and others have discovered pockets of living microorganisms in mineral-filled veins in 2 billion-year-old rocks taken from South Africa’s Bushveld…
acetate: (also called acetic acid) A short-chain fatty acid that is a common byproduct of fiber fermentation in the intestines. Acetate appears to play a role…
Microbes appear to influence how well tea plants absorb nutrients Artur Szymczyk/Alamy Tweaking the microbial community at the base of the tea plant could make your…
Cheddar cheese often has a creamy, nutty flavor, but can also have fruity, meaty notes. Julian Eales/Alamy Cheddar cheese’s nutty, creamy flavor depends slightly on a…
