Scientists just invented microscopic knives capable of stabbing and killing bacteria on contact. The germ theory of disease emerged over the last several centuries to explain the way microscopic ...

The human body may seem like a single, self-contained system, but it actually hosts trillions of microscopic organisms. These ...

Researchers reveal how bacteria generate torque, enabling them to drive microscopic machines, potentially advancing ...

Scientists have created a microscopic QR code so tiny it can only be seen with an electron microscope—smaller than most bacteria and now officially a world record. But this isn’t just about size; it’s ...

Kimchi is often eaten as is or in other foods or soups. Image credits: rawkkim. You probably ate 100,000 plastic pieces over ...

How can bacteria squeeze through spaces narrower than a human hair is thick? A research team in Japan led by Dr. Daisuke Nakane and Dr. Tetsuo Kan at the University of Electro-Communications, Dr.

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 ...