Still, current data suggests gut archaea are not as varied as their bacterial neighbors. “We made a census of the diversity of methanogens in the gut, and we found around 30 species, which is not a ...

Archaea and bacteria are two different domains of cellular life. They are both prokaryotes, as they are unicellular and lack a nucleus. They also look similar (even under a microscope). However ...

Archaea, key players in the human microbiome, are linked to various diseases but their pathogenic potential remains speculative. This study highlights their role in conditions like periodontitis ...

The Archaea was recognized as a third domain of life 40 years ago. In this Review, Emeet al. outline a brief history of the changing shape of the tree of life and examine how the recent discovery ...

Previously undescribed lineage of Archaea illuminates microbial evolution Date: August 10, 2020 Source: Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research Summary: Scientists describe a previously ...

Archaea can be picky parasites Date: May 1, 2024 Source: Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research Summary: A parasite that not only feeds of its host, but also makes the host change its own ...