In a shocking turn of events, the journal Science has retracted a controversial study claiming the discovery of arsenic-based microbes in Mono Lake, stirring debates in the scientific community about research integrity and contamination.
Discover the remarkable findings on why Amish children have significantly lower rates of asthma and allergies. Researchers unveil the role of farm dust and microbial exposure in shaping healthy immune systems.
A groundbreaking study reveals that certain human gut bacteria can absorb and store harmful PFAS, potentially offering a new way to mitigate their health impacts. Could boosting these microbes be the key to protecting our bodies from these toxic 'forever chemicals'?
A new study reveals that dozens of extremophile bacteria were discovered in a NASA clean room used for quarantining the Phoenix Mars lander, raising questions about microbial survival in space and contamination risks.
Scientists have uncovered a natural method to regulate blood sugar levels by enhancing gut microbes, potentially reducing sugar cravings like popular diabetes drugs. This groundbreaking research could transform diabetes prevention strategies.
New research suggests that life on Earth may have emerged much more quickly than previously believed. With evidence dating back over 4 billion years, scientists examine the implications for life on other planets. Discover how this groundbreaking analysis reshapes our understanding of life's origins!
A groundbreaking discovery reveals that ancient microbes have been found alive in 2-billion-year-old rocks, reshaping our understanding of life's resilience and offering new insights into the evolution of early life on Earth.
Scientists believe a rare find in the Gulf of Aqaba, linked to the legend of Moses parting the Red Sea, could offer insights into the beginnings of life on Earth through the discovery of unique 'death' pools teeming with extremophile microbes.