Marine animals, such as the extremely simple flatworm Trichoplax, are ideal model organisms for studying the early ...

Bacteria that rarely tumble are likely to get trapped by obstacles, slowing dispersion. Bacteria that tumble frequently often “retrace their steps,” also slowing dispersion. Dispersion is maximized by ...

A new study finds that a trait helping a marine bacterium survive and flourish today may ultimately become its Achilles Heel as ocean conditions continue to shift.

Plant cell cultures are an attractive alternative to cultivating whole plants for obtaining natural compounds, but many ...