By employing a novel technique to examine how carbohydrates modify proteins, scientists have found that gut bacteria can ...

Using genes borrowed from bacteria, researchers have demonstrated fish and flies can be engineered to break down methylmercury and remove it from their bodies as a less harmful gas, offering new ways ...

A new study published in Biochemistry sheds light on how bacteria regulate their genes, challenging long-held assumptions ...

Over the years, researchers have found an array of specific genes that are linked to diabetes risk. The genes that have been identified have diverse functions and duties which can affect blood sugar ...

Estrogen’s modulation of gene expression and its regulation of 5-HT receptors ... 3.2 Regulation of enzymatic activity in estradiol-degrading bacteria in natural environments In natural environments, ...

Bacterial and other microbes are thought to evolve primarily through binary fission, meaning asexual reproduction, while also engaging in infrequent genetic exchange. Using a novel bioinformatic ...

Tests on the "mysterious balls" which led to the closure of several Australian beaches last week have revealed they were made up partially of faecal bacteria. Nine beaches in Sydney were closed by ...

This happens through a process called epigenetics, whereby certain genes are expressed to a greater or lesser extent depending on a person’s surroundings. Abused children, for instance ...

If you get pneumonia, it means you have an infection in your lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, and other germs. Learning which type you have will help your doctor suggest a treatment.

The vaginal flora is the bacteria that live inside the vagina. The normal vaginal flora is dominated by various lactobacillus species. Lactobacilli help to keep the vagina healthy by producing lactic ...