Specific microorganisms use metal-containing minerals as electron sinks for heterotrophy-based respiration and electron and/or energy sources for autotrophic growth. The microbial cell envelope is an ...

Examples of eukaryotic microorganisms include plankton species that -- unlike bacteria and viruses -- are single-celled. The 15-day experiment involved incubating PE and PS particles, a few ...

Organisms can grow on microplastics in freshwater ecosystems. The findings of a recent study undertaken by researchers from the Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) and ...

Symbiosis considered include light-producing bacteria that helps the squid defend against predators. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to ...

Antibiotics like amoxicillin can increase your risk of developing a yeast infection. This happens because antibiotics can also kill off "good" bacteria that help keep yeast from overgrowing. Jump to ...