Ancient Teosinte Genes Reduce Nitrogen Loss in Modern Maize
Reintroducing ancient maize genes into corn crops can benefit soil health and save costs while satisfying the need for higher yields.
Tag: microbiome
A New Way to Treat Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria
Infections from antibiotic resistant bacteria can be treated with small proteins found in the microbiome according to a new study.
Gut Fungi Influence Your Metabolism
The body’s community of gut fungi, called the mycobiome, has a big influence on metabolic health, and changes in diet can throw it out of whack.
The Millions of Microbes Beneath our Feet
By Nicholas Dove (@nicholascdove), for The Biota Project Microorganisms are everywhere on planet earth—on every surface, in the air, in…
It’s Okay To Fart
Farting is hilarious and gross and everyone is doing it so why can’t we talk about the science of it?!…