Phytoplankton, tiny plant-like organisms in the ocean, are incredibly important for life on Earth. They're a major food ...

Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, archaea, fungi and protozoa. This discipline includes fundamental research on the biochemistry, physiology ...

Approximately 450 million years ago, during the Ordovician Biodiversification Event-a period marked by an explosion of life in the oceans-the first brown algae (Phaeophyceae) emerged. These algae, ...

The ocean is teeming with life, much of it invisible to the human eye. Beneath the waves, countless microscopic organisms play essential roles in maintaining Earth’s delicate balance. Among them, ...

Feb. 19, 2025 — New research has yielded promising results in the fight against campylobacter in free-range chicken flocks. Trials demonstrate that adding biochar to chicken feed can reduce ...