Scientists in South Korea have engineered tiny bacterial cells that are churning out plastic. The plastics produced by the ...

The researchers have established that specific intracellular types of living bacteria possess special enzymes which allow them to permanently remove what is referred to as ubiquitin marking.

Biology might ultimately provide a solution, however. Researchers have identified bacteria that evolved the ability to digest ...

Scientists at Goethe University uncover how the oldest enzyme in cellular respiration functions – opening the door to potential CO₂ removal from exhaust emissions. Animals, plants, and many other livi ...

Lyme disease, the most common tick-borne illness in the U.S. and Europe, is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi. A new study may ...

A self-powered, three-component biosensor capable of killing bacteria in water samples has been developed by materials ...

Heller produces high-end plastic furniture for the likes of Frank Gehry and the Vignellis. Now it's making sure those pieces ...

However, different β-galactosidases target specific galactosides. These enzymes are found in the intestines of mammals, such as in the human gut bacteria Bifidobacterium, which helps digest complex ...

Certain strains of bacteria have evolved a way of providing for neighboring cells after they die, giving up a feast of ...

Researchers have genetically engineered microbes to produce a strong, flexible plastic similar to nylon for the first time.

Animals, plants and many other living organisms inhale oxygen to "burn" (oxidize) compounds like sugar into CO2 and water—a ...

MIT's Daniel Suess researches ancient enzymes to address modern energy and climate issues, exploring elemental electron ...