University of Tennessee Knoxville professor and Goodrich Chair of Excellence in Civil Engineering Frank Loeffler and his ...

In the rapidly evolving field of industrial biotechnology, bacteria have emerged as crucial agents driving innovation and sustainable development.

A 'loopy' discovery in bacteria is raising fundamental questions about the makeup of our own genome -- and revealing a potential wellspring of material for new genetic therapies. A "loopy" discovery ...

Thermophilic anaerobic bacteria, thriving in hot environments, have been a subject of scientific curiosity for over a century. However, it wasn't until the 1970s that the specific environments housing ...

Gut bacteria aren’t just passive passengers—they can actively send proteins straight into our cells. Using microscopic injection systems, even harmless microbes can influence immune responses and ...