Bacteria inhabit environments ranging from oxygen-rich to oxygen-free, each requiring distinct metabolic strategies. Understanding these requirements allows scientists to replicate and study microbial ...

In addition to their roles as disease vectors, bacteria and other microbes play an important part in modern science as essential tools for advancing biological research and synthetic biology. Methods ...

Bacterial growth curves chart the life cycle of microbes, from initial adaptation to decline. Understanding these phases helps scientists manage infections, improve antibiotics, and enhance industrial ...

A research team led by Prof. Li Dejun from the Institute of Subtropical Agriculture of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has made significant strides in using synthetic microbial communities (SynCom) to ...