Scientists in Germany have developed a method to obtain protein and vitamin B9 from microbes by providing them with little ...

As a teenager, industrial microbiologist Helen Onyeaka dreamed of using microbes as food. She now researches microorganisms that could one day serve as a alternative protein source with a lower ...

Germs and microbes play a vital role in many modern industries, where they are effectively used to improve productivity and ...

Using bacteria to take a bite out of plastic pollution is not new. But can the same microbes be used as a food source? By Sara Talpos/Undark Published Aug 22, 2024 8:33 AM EDT This article was ...

I n her U.K. lab, Onyeaka is growing Chlorella vulgaris, a green single-celled algae about 2 to 10 microns in diameter — roughly the width of a strand of spider silk.She and a graduate student ...

Researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas have created a portable food safety device they hope will one day be used at ...

Experiments in mice show that some gut bacteria can absorb toxic PFAS chemicals, allowing animals to expel them through feces.

These nutrients play unique roles in supporting gut health and overall wellness. From garlic to yogurt, here’s how to get ...