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 ...

Bacteria possess unique traits with great potential for benefiting society. However, current genetic engineering methods to harness these advantages are limited to a small fraction of bacterial ...

Biotechnology used in agricultural science greatly affects our lives — from nurturing our bodies and feeding our families to mitigating the effects of climate change. Just one handful of healthy soil ...

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 ...

Bacteria possess unique traits with great potential for benefiting society. However, current genetic engineering methods to harness these advantages are limited to a small fraction of bacterial ...

Several round plastic containers rest on a surface, and each contains a small, striped frog. Juvenile Australian southern corroboree frogs at the University of Melbourne laboratories Credit: Tiffany ...