Bacteria can survive in marine environments that are almost completely starved of oxygen.

Newly discovered genetic code controls bacterial survival during infections.

Antimicrobial peptides can kill strains resistant to existing antibiotics.

Metabolic engineering pioneer recognized for his work in the engineering of microbes for biofuels production.

Study reveals closely related microbes can diversify rapidly via horizontal gene transfer.

Method that transports microbes through the stomach to the intestine may benefit human health.

Startup’s engineered yeast helps clients produce fragrances and flavors more efficiently.

Species relationships devolve from jointly beneficial to competitive in benign environments.

New enzyme-mapping advance could help drug development.

Approach could lower cost and eliminate need for antibiotics during biofuel production.