In an experiment simulating harsh Martian conditions, including X-ray radiation, scientists discovered that certain lichens ...

Lichenification occurs when repeated scratching or rubbing causes skin to thicken and become leathery. Certain skincare and ...

Scientists have developed an innovative system -- called MetaFlowTrain -- that allows the study of metabolic exchange and interactions within microbial communities under different environmental ...

Purpose: The stability of a triamcinolone acetonide mouthwash and its efficacy in treating oral lichen planus are described. Results: The mouthwash had a satisfactory shelf life and was well ...

However, owing to the unique characteristics and constraints of metabolites compared with genes, pathway analysis in metabolomics often yields misleading or nonsensical results.

Plant roots are exposed to a diverse range of soil-dwelling microbial “friends” and “foes.” Here, via single-nucleus RNA-seq, the authors reveal cell type-specific responses to beneficial ...

Jeffrey B. Cheng; Robert C. Anderson; Ponciano D. Cruz, Jr.