In the microscopic battlefield of plant-microbe interactions, plants are constantly fighting off invading bacteria. New research reveals just how clever these bacterial invaders can be.

Plants know how to defend themselves against pathogenic microorganisms. In turn, pathogens have sensors to detect such ...

In the microscopic battlefield of plant-microbe interactions, plants are constantly fighting off invading bacteria. New research reveals just how ...

If you’ve ever dug your hands into fresh earth and felt its cool, crumbly texture, you might have noticed the subtle, earthy ...

Since nitrous oxide is emitted into the air when there is excess nitrogen in the ground, keeping plants growing year-round ...

Micro decisions can have macro consequences. A soft matter physicist reveals how interactions within simple cellular ...

Prebiotic sodas are popular for gut health. But do they actually have digestive benefits? Here's what experts think.

A chemical radar allows bacteria to sense and eliminate predators. Investigating how microorganisms communicate deepens our ...

A new study maps how specific lactic acid bacteria can enhance both the flavor and nutritional quality of plant-based dairy ...

Stéphane Hacquard and his team work on understanding the interactions between the members of plant-associated microbial communities. They realized that compartmentalizing the microorganisms would ...