In 2015, researchers examining deep-sea sediments near the underwater volcano Loki discovered gene fragments indicating a new ...

Defense systems found in all complex life, including the human body, came from primeval microbes known as 'Asgards.' ...

Because they rely on hosts for a majority of functions, viruses aren’t considered alive. But entities like ‘Sukunaarchaeum ...

In the vast and often unseen world of microscopic life, a recent discovery may force scientists to rethink what it means to ...

Archaea Inhabit Our Microbiome, but What Are They Doing There? Scientists know relatively little about archaea compared to their bacterial counterparts, but evidence of their roles in health and ...

Methane-producing archaea, so-called methanogens, are a particularly exciting research area: They produce methane from simple substrates such as hydrogen and CO₂ and thus significantly ...

In this 2025 ingredient transparency update, Emma highlights growing public interest in methane-producing gut bacteria, ...

Archaea, key players in the human microbiome, are linked to various diseases but their pathogenic potential remains speculative. This study highlights their role in conditions like periodontitis ...

Single-celled organisms called archaea aren't generally thought to cause human disease, but one species has been implicated in colorectal cancer ...

Ten years ago, nobody knew that Asgard archaea even existed. In 2015, however, researchers examining deep-sea sediments discovered gene fragments that indicated a new and previously undiscovered ...

BP reported three new Archaea projects came online in the first quarter, including two at Rumpke landfills. Elsewhere, Opal Fuels reported a strong quarter and a new project with Republic Services ...