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Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is among the most damaging pests affecting soybean crops around the world, with current ...

A friend’s toddler recently had some long-lasting gastrointestinal trouble. His pediatrician ordered a stool sample to rule out foodborne illness. Although he didn’t have a bacterial infection, the ...

Here’s what probiotics really do, why they work and how to get more of them in your diet.

At a time of year when many are spring cleaning homes, here’s advice from experts: Protect your house’s microbiome for your health. The world around us, including our homes, is full of microorganisms ...

According to Michael Hartman, Ph.D., vice president of research and development at Plexus Worldwide, nurturing these microbiomes is central to aging well. What comes to mind when you think about aging ...

Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have identified a bacterial genus that promotes root growth and nitrogen uptake in plants. The findings open new possibilities for developing ...

Crop breeding for higher yields may be unintentionally reducing the beneficial microorganisms that help plants absorb nutrients Modern corn, wheat, and beans have dramatically different root systems ...

Researchers have developed a targeted approach to combat periodontitis without disrupting the natural balance of the oral ...

Researchers at the North Central Agricultural Research Laboratory, part of the USDA Agricultural Research Service, in Brookings, South Dakota, report new evidence that the key to stronger protection ...