Microbial genetics examines the organisation, transmission and expression of genetic information in microorganisms, encompassing bacteria, archaea, fungi and viruses. Central themes include the ...

Your gut is shaped by more than diet. A study shows your genes decide which microbes live inside your gut and how they affect ...

Antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs)—segments of DNA that help bacteria survive the effects of antibiotics—can be present in newborns within the first hours of life, according to research presented at ...

Microbial genetics encompasses the study of heredity and variation in microscopic organisms, providing fundamental insights into gene structure, function and regulation. This field underpins our ...