In 1856, a brewery asked Pasteur (1822–1895) to find out why so much of its fermenting beer was turning sour. Under the microscope, he saw thousands of micro-organisms, or microbes, in the brew.

They do this by using several different biochemistry and biotechnology techniques, from relatively simple examination of the tissue under a microscope to more complex processes of staining ...

Known as the “Father of Microbiology,” van Leeuwenhoek designed the single-lens microscope and is credited with being the world’s first microbiologist — using the lens he invented to ...

Science | March 22, 2021. How Microbiologists Craft Stunning Art Using Pathogens. Scientists mix microorganisms with agar, a jelly-like substance from seaweed, to create amazing illustrations in ...

One microbiologist is using E. coli to make Euro 2024 picks. And while I'm not suggesting anyone tail the bacteria, this clip from Reuters is incredibly fascinating.

Researchers have designed and built the world’s first microscope made entirely from 3D-printed parts.And because the open-source plans are already available online, almost anyone can assemble ...