A new scientific review has uncovered how complex microbial communities, including those in the human gut and the natural environment, act as powerful engines that drive the evolution and spread of ...

Kimchi fermentation is a dynamic process in which a diverse array of microorganisms, primarily lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and yeasts, orchestrate the transformation of raw vegetables into a product ...

Swansea University provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. Microbial communities – vast ecosystems teeming with millions of different cells from different species – play a fundamental ...

Bacteria and yeasts shape the taste and structure of sourdough. A new study connects the choice of flour to those microbial communities. Researchers found that the same yeast shows up, no matter the ...