Micro-organisms constitute a very antique group of living organisms which appeared on the Earth’s surface almost 3000 million years ago. The questions arising from the study of the origin and ...

It’s crucial not to confuse viruses with bacteria, as viruses are infectious agents that can be pathogenic to the organisms ...

Approximately 25 global experts in virology will review hundreds of proposals for virus classification and naming. These proposals involve grouping newly discovered viruses based on shared properties, ...

The gut microbiome, a collection of archaea, bacteria, fungi, and viruses that live in the human gastrointestinal tract, is known to have a powerful influence on our health and well-being that starts ...

Penn State scientists uncovered an ancient bacterial defense where dormant viral DNA helps bacteria fight new viral threats. The enzyme PinQ flips bacterial genes to create protective proteins that ...