Microbiomes – News and Features

A new study from UCLA researchers found that a species of bacteria within the semen microbiome is associated with lower sperm mobility, which could contribute to male factor infertility.

New data from the UK’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) estimates that 15,120 centenarians were living in England and Wales in 2022, a 3.7% increase from 2021.

Bees, just like humans, can home a variety of bacteria in their guts. Most of these microbes, but one, feed on pollen. The outlier feeds off substrates provided by the bee, according to new research.

UD engineers uncover new mechanism for gene transfer with implications for fields ranging from ecology to biotechnology and medicine.

Researchers discovered for the first time a single-celled microbe that can help corals survive ocean-warming events like bleaching. The new study offers new information on the role microbes might play in helping corals.

A new study has suggested that a predominantly plant-based diet could be linked to lower odds of COVID-19 infection. But others have criticized the study, saying that its conclusions are premature.

The ocean contains an intricate web of microbial interactions across its depths, reveals new research that provides crucial insights into how the ocean's ecosystems function.

An extract from the Boswellia tree, which also produces frankincense, has been shown to slow breast cancer growth in an early-stage clinical trial.

Recent findings have identified an exciting potential new link to signs of skin aging—the skin microbiome, the collection of microorganisms that inhabits our skin.

Distantly related extremophiles have been found to share genetic signatures that result from their adaptation to a specific “harsh” environment. The study, by University of Waterloo researchers, is published in Scientific Reports.