As Earth enters an age of rapid ecological change, a quiet revolution is taking place in freezers chilled to -80°C.

An international research team led by the Helmholtz Center for Infection Research (HZI) has discovered a new strategy used by ...

A global effort to create a "microbial Noah's Ark" to preserve the world's diverse collection of healthy microbes before they ...

Scientists are just beginning to understand the microbes that have been with us for millennia — the so-called microbiome, ...

Microbiota Vault Initiative preserves crucial microbes from humans, animals, and environments to prevent future health crises ...

Researchers warn that accelerating human-driven loss of microbial diversity threatens both planetary and human health. The ...

A global microbiome preservation effort dubbed “Microbial Noah’s Ark” entered a new phase and announced the creation of ...

What is fermentation, and how can eating fermented foods support better gut health? Here's what to know—and which foods to ...

Scientists in Switzerland are freezing human poop in a "doomsday" Microbiota Vault to preserve vital gut microbes for future ...

In soil remediation processes, the mediating role of microorganisms in soil nutrient cycling is critical. The decline in ...

This is because your gut is home to trillions of bacteria – in fact, bacterial cells in your body outnumber human cells by ...