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Even if we can't see them, microorganisms are everywhere, inextricably linked to life on Earth at every level. They range from pathogenic bacteria and viruses that can make us sick to the microbes ...

Researchers found that altering key enzymes involved in redox balance could disrupt the metabolism of Myc-driven lymphomas, ...

Scientists create a biohybrid by combining E. coli with a metal-organic framework, enabling charge storage through microbial ...

Alumnus William "Monty" Graham, the new director of the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center—one of the nation's leading ...

Jet lag is a familiar struggle for frequent travelers, but for some people, it seems like a myth. While many passengers ...

New research from Simon Brandl at The University of Texas at Austin challenges a long-held belief about coral reefs.

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Feeling cold right before falling asleep may seem annoying in the moment, but it’s actually a sign that your body is doing ...

Beech trees often come in clusters, as the matriarch sprouts dense groves, producing nuts that are a nutritious staple of ...