The evolution of eukaryotic cells represents one of the most pivotal transitions in the history of life, marked by the emergence of cellular compartmentalisation and increased complexity.

The freezer in the laboratory of Professor of Mycorrhizal Studies Leho Tedersoo contains DNA samples of tens of thousands of ...

Our research on pathogenic eukaryotes focuses on the basic biology of these complex pathogens, such as protozoan parasites and fungi, and host interactions in response to their infection. We study ...

Scientists have reportedly found giant viruses in the depths of oceans across the world. In a study published in Nature npj ...

The American Academy of Microbiology, the honorific leadership group and scientific think tank of the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), announced today the release of its landmark report, ...

The study identified 230 new giant viruses and 530 novel functional proteins, shedding light on their interactions with ...

Protists (eukaryotes, excluding animals, land plants, and fungi) comprise the bulk of the eukaryotic phylogenetic tree, making their ...

While commercial uptake by patients still lags and a recent court decision rekindles a legal battle, clinical successes ...

How do fungi choose to reproduce? New research reveals a molecular switch: a protein called VeA. Its precise location inside ...

Stanford University researchers report the discovery of eight previously unknown genes that, when expressed in tobacco leaves, reconstitute the Taxol precursor baccatin III at levels matching its ...

In a competitive academic world, building bridges instead of walls may be our most powerful tool to accelerate discovery and ...