New project explores mitochondrial evolution across diverse life forms
A research consortium has generated the broadest look yet at the proteins that make up mitochondria, capturing the…
Scientists Discover a “Fire Amoeba” That Defies Life’s Heat Limit
A sulfur pool at Lassen National Park. Credit: Shutterstock A newly identified amoeba from a volcanic region of…
Smoking shows no major impact on the eye microbiome in small study
Despite smoking’s known effects on other microbial communities, this study suggests the eye’s surface ecosystem may remain surprisingly…