16S rRNA gene sequencing is crucial for delving deeper into microbial diversity in ecosystems ranging from soil and water to human-associated microbiomes. However, conventional PCR methods, as used in ...

In a recent study published in Nature, researchers identified widespread bacterial strain sharing among humans (>10 million sharing instances) with distinctive patterns of transmission, including ...

In the depths of the ocean, marine corals have evolved intricate, porous structures that shelter diverse microbial communities. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. Now, ...

Infectious keratitis remains a leading cause of corneal blindness and visual impairment worldwide, with bacterial, fungal, ...

Colorectal cancer is unique in having its own microbial "fingerprint," according to new research from the University of East Anglia. Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK and ...

The microbiome has been an area of intense study. However, many fundamental questions remain unanswered. For example, when the microbiome first establishes itself in a human. More specifically, ...

On the International Space Station (ISS), astronauts and their cargo introduce bioaerosols to the atmospheric microbiome, including airborne bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Microbial monitoring of the ...