Resurrected ancient enzyme offers new window into early Earth and the search for life beyond it

By resurrecting a 3.2-billion-year-old enzyme and studying it inside living microbes, researchers at the University of ...

Sourdough starters reveal a recipe for predicting microbial species survival

People have long said that "bread is life." Now, researchers at Tufts University are using the bubbling mixtures of flour and ...
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Glycosylation of NT-proBNP: What clinicians and laboratories need to know

NT-proBNP is a cornerstone biomarker in the diagnosis and management of heart failure. Despite its widespread use, important biological and analytical challenges remain. One of the most sign ...

Questions are being raised about microplastics studies – here’s what’s solid science and what isn’t

Scientists question whether alarming reports of plastic particles in human organs are accurate or the result of laboratory ...

Exhaled breath may carry clues to gut microbiome health

The human gut is home to trillions of beneficial microbes that play a crucial role in health. Disruptions in this delicate ...
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Unlocking microbial secrets for health on Earth and beyond

Microorganisms live in biofilms - the equivalent of microbial "cities"- everywhere on Earth. These city-like structures protect and house microbial communities and play essential roles in enabling ...