Microbial genetics encompasses the study of heredity and variation in microscopic organisms, providing fundamental insights into gene structure, function and regulation. This field underpins our ...
A newly identified class of RNA molecules has been discovered in bacteria living inside the human body. These circular genetic structures, termed obelisks, differ from known viruses and bacteria and ...
Host genetics shapes the human gut microbiome by altering the intestinal molecular environment, driving significant microbial ...
The scalp hosts a diverse microbial community, and its unique environment is shaped by sebum, moisture, and acidic pH. These microbes, including bacteria and fungi, can influence scalp conditions ...
Science Needs for Microbial Forensics: Developing Initial International Research Priorities, based partly on a workshop held in Zabgreb, Croatia in 2013, identifies scientific needs that must be ...