I am an environmental microbiologist who studies microbial communities in diverse ecosystems. Microbes (Bacteria and Archaea) are ubiquitous in the environment and play essential roles in the cycling ...

SYRAUCSE, N.Y. – Feb. 3, 2026 — The only thing blue in Dr. Jennifer Goff’s microbial biochemistry class this week was the cheese, as students enjoyed a small charcuterie while learning about ...

The underlying causes of Parkinson's disease, a debilitating neurodegenerative condition, are not well understood. While genetic mutations are known to cause Parkinson's, a staggering 90% of cases are ...

Soil consists of three basic parts including plant debris, microorganisms within the soil that decompose organic matter, as well as stable organic matter that is also referred to as humus. The ...

Researchers have captured a bacterial enzyme in the act of encircling collagen and pulling a single strand through its ring-shaped body, a mechanism that rewrites the prevailing understanding of how ...

I am an environmental microbiologist who studies microbial communities in diverse ecosystems. Microbes (Bacteria and Archaea) are ubiquitous in the environment and play essential roles in the cycling ...