The health of global oceans is under constant threat from harms like microplastics, oil spills, industrial pollution and wastewater. Studies have suggested that certain microorganisms might be ...

Genetically engineered gut bacteria can break down the compounds that contribute to kidney stones. Tailoring bacteria to tweak the gut microbiome in this way could go beyond treating kidney stones and ...

(Beyond Pesticides, March 17, 2026) An article in Microorganisms by researchers from the U.S., Israel, and Australia analyzes the adverse health and environmental effects of genetic engineering and ...

The National Academy of Sciences published a major report today (February 21) on the environmental effects of genetically modified plants. Deborah Letourneau, a professor of environmental studies at ...

WATERTOWN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cultivarium, a non-profit bioengineering firm, announced today a three-year project to develop advanced tools for life scientists studying fungi and archaea. With ...

In 2002, famine caused by devastating flooding and drought that occurred in quick succession compelled Malawians to accept ...

As agriculture faces mounting pressure to produce more food sustainably, biopesticides and engineered microbes are emerging as key tools in reducing chemical use, enhancing crop resilience, and ...

GAO notes that policy questions include what could improve the quality and reliability of engineered biofertilizers, how effective are engineered biofertilizer products in protecting U.S. farmers from ...

Microbes are nature's ultimate garbage disposal, devouring the dead, decomposing and inert material that litters Earth's surface. They're so good at it, in fact, that humans have taken an increasing ...

New drugs that target "zombie" tuberculosis (TB) cells are now a step closer, thanks to a new study led by the University of Surrey, published in Scientific Reports. Subscribe to our newsletter for ...