The intricate roles of soil microorganisms in ecological processes such as organic matter decomposition, nutrient cycling, ...

Viruses in soil may not be as destructive to bacteria as once thought and could instead act like lawnmowers, culling older cells and giving space for new growth, according to research. Viruses in soil ...

With so many coral reefs bleaching and pangolins being poached, it may seem tone-deaf to call for the conservation of species that are too small to see with the naked eye. But that’s exactly what the ...

There could be new hope in the fight against gum disease. Scientists have developed a toothpaste that targets only the ...