Bacteria are traditionally imagined as single-cell organisms, spread out sparsely over surfaces or suspended in liquids, but in many environments the true bacterial mode of growth is in sticky ...

Microbial necromass plays a crucial role in soil organic carbon (SOC) formation, yet the underlying abiotic and biotic factors remain poorly understood, particularly the trophic interactions between ...

Discover how a tiny RNA molecule serves as a molecular switch in viral infections, providing insights into phage biology.

Every year, foodborne illness affects around 600 million people worldwide, including 48 million Americans (1, 2). While there are many causes of foodborne illness, one major cause is bacterial ...