Microbiology

photo of marshy wetland in california at sunset

Researchers Find DNA “Borgs” in Methane-Chomping Archaea

Microbial Fossils Found in 3.4-Billion-Year-Old Subseafloor Rock

Purnell Choppin wearing a suit and tie, in front of a portrait and bookshelf.

Virologist and Former HHMI President Purnell Choppin Dies at 91

An illustration of several DNA helices on a light red water color background

Human Blood Harbors Cell-Free Microbial DNA

rice plants growing in a room with metal walls under artificial light

Rice-based Cholera Vaccine Induces Antibodies in Small Trial

photograph of a woman wearing a face mask embedded with SARS-CoV-2 sensors

Researchers Create Pathogen-Sensing Face Mask

Opinion: Hunting a Changing Virus

Illustration of humans and mice and their gut microbiota

Infographic: Microbiome-Driven Adaptations in Animals

An illustration of green bacteria floating above neutral-colored intestinal villi

The Inside Guide: The Gut Microbiome’s Role in Host Evolution

two black-and-white microscope images, one with a few black dots, the other with many rod-shaped bacteria

Identifying a Killer, 1895

Illustration of the BCG vaccine and resulting immune response

Infographic: TB Vaccines in the Pipeline Take Varied Approaches

Labs, Leaks, and Liability

Trending

An old medical illustration features the ear in the center with nerves of the head shown in yellow.

The Ear as a Therapeutic Gateway to the Vagus Nerve

Photo of John Calhoun crouches within his rodent utopia-turned-dystopia

Universe 25 Experiment

3D illustration showing three differently colored semi-translucent cells, representing different T cell subtypes, on a black background. A purple cell is in the front on the right, a red cell is on the left, and a blue cell sits behind the red one.

T Cell Nomenclature Gets an Update

Illustration of a hole in the shape of a dollar sign on a blue background. One character is falling into the hole at the bottom of the “S” while another individual is holding another up at the top of the “S”. The image represents the absence of funding for researchers in biotech with the cancellation of the SBIR/STTR program.

The Federal Government’s Research Innovation Lifeline Has Gone Dark

Multimedia

Advancing Biomarker Discovery for Disease Insights

Advancing Biomarker Discovery for Disease Insights

Skip the Wait for Protein Stability Data with Aunty

Skip the Wait for Protein Stability Data with Aunty

Unchained Labs
Illustration of a developing fetus surrounded by a clear fluid with a subtle yellow tinge, representing amniotic fluid.
January 2026, Issue 1

What Is the Amniotic Fluid Composed of?

The liquid world of fetal development provides a rich source of nutrition and protection tailored to meet the needs of the growing fetus.

View this Issue
Skip the Wait for Protein Stability Data with Aunty

Skip the Wait for Protein Stability Data with Aunty

Unchained Labs
Graphic of three DNA helices in various colors

An Automated DNA-to-Data Framework for Production-Scale Sequencing

illumina
Exploring Cellular Organization with Spatial Proteomics

Exploring Cellular Organization with Spatial Proteomics

Abstract illustration of spheres with multiple layers, representing endoderm, ectoderm, and mesoderm derived organoids

Organoid Origins and How to Grow Them

Thermo Fisher Logo

Products

nuclera logo

Nuclera eProtein Discovery System installed at leading Universities in Taiwan

Brandtech Logo

BRANDTECH Scientific Introduces the Transferpette® pro Micropipette: A New Twist on Comfort and Control

Biotium Logo

Biotium Launches GlycoLiner™ Cell Surface Glycoprotein Labeling Kits for Rapid and Selective Cell Surface Imaging

Colorful abstract spiral dot pattern on a black background

Thermo Scientific X and S Series General Purpose Centrifuges

Thermo Fisher Logo