Soil-borne diseases, caused by pathogens like fungi and bacteria, threaten agriculture, human health, and soil health.

Watch nutrients flow through an underground circulatory system that connects fungi and plants. A new study shows how these networks form.

Veridi is automating the process of soil biodiversity diagnostics to make it faster, cheaper, and accessible to anyone.

Beyond its role in the initiation of digestion, the oral microbiome appears to be key to maintaining both oral and systemic ...

While anyone who touches their ear with unwashed hands is at risk of infection, those with extended nails are especially ...

There has been an increase in cases of Candida auris, a multidrug-resistant pathogen that can lead to life-threatening infections. While it’s not yet a major ...

A food revolution is underway, and at its core is vegan meat—a concept that challenges traditional dietary norms.

Everyone is familiar with the light dome that shows from afar where cities are brightly lit at night. Artificial light that ...

Researchers at Penn recently discovered antibiotics derived from the secretions of frogs that can effectively kill bacteria ...

Dust and sand storms, including the fast-moving, towering walls of particulate matter and debris known as “haboobs”, are ...

These chemicals exist in more than 14,000 forms. While several have been linked to health problems, such as cancer, lower ...

Tiny magnetic bacteria that live in tightly bound groups are showing scientists how life might have evolved complex, multicellular forms. These rare bacteria can’t survive alone – they depend on one ...