A new study reveals ribosomal RNA (rRNA) may play a surprising role beyond protein production. Researchers found unique rRNA ...

A new bacterium found in Hawaiian seawater shows land microbes can reach the ocean through hidden groundwater flow.

Recent advances in long-read sequencing techniques have produced large amounts of high-quality rRNA marker gene data about ...

New study finds RNA patterns in ribosomes linked to psychiatric disorders, explaining co-existence of autism, ADHD, bipolar ...

Whether we're talking about animals or humans, gut microbes are essential for health, metabolism and protecting against ...

In 2014, locals near Zimapán, Mexico discovered a mummy in an ancient rock shelter. Scientists believe that the Zimapán man ...

Findings could lead to the discovery of new gold deposits through more environmentally-friendly mineral exploration ...

Captive life does more than change routines for bears and pandas. It also changes the microscopic communities living in their ...

Obesity has become one of the most urgent public health crises worldwide, and scientists are racing to find sustainable ...