Lynette Abbott continues her discussion on soil health by examining the effects of fertilisers on soil organisms ...

Louisiana wetlands represent a landscape shaped by constant interaction between water, sediment, and vegetation”— ...

The phycosphere region surrounding microalgal cells is the epicenter of intricate and complex interactions between heterotrophic microbes and microalgae, ranging from mutualism to competition. These ...

Every multicellular organism, from tiny worms to humans, elephants, and whales, needs a way for their cells to connect with each other to form tissues, organs, and organize their overall body plan.

To survive in areas where it is difficult to photosynthesize, some organisms adopt unique strategies. Osaka Metropolitan ...

Intestinal worms can help reduce inflammation in the human body—but only if they have enough dietary fiber. Without it, they ...

Microplastics are widely recognized as pollutants in oceans and waterways, but scientists are increasingly discovering that ...

Investigating microplastics in agriculture reveals their effects on soil microbes and viruses, crucial for developing strategies for ecosystem restoration.

By integrating experimental evidence across freshwater and marine systems, the study emphasizes that algae–microplastic interactions are not uniformly harmful but context-dependent, offering ...

A remarkably small bacterium containing fewer than 500 genes serves as the basis for one of the most detailed digital life ...

To model bacterial life, Thornburg and his colleagues turned to one of its simplest examples: a bacterial cell with a ...

A quiet grassland can feel still, but it is never silent. Every leaf, flower, and root releases tiny scent molecules that ...