Coral ancestors had the genetic toolkit to make skeletal structures and only took simple evolutionary steps to begin building reefs.

The weird and wonderful genome of dinoflagellates looks nothing like other eukaryotic genomes.

Combining expertise has shed new light on how cells self-destruct during microbial infection.

A lot happens and changes within a thin one-meter-thick transition layer between deep Red Sea water and an expansive underlying brine lake.

New diagnostic technique could help contain the spread of COVID-19 and other viral outbreaks.

An enigmatic bacterium proves a useful ally for the synthesis of single-atom catalysts to split hydrogen from water.

Detailed and extensive genome sequencing of a subspecies of rat-infecting malaria parasites should instruct human malaria research.

Theoretical modeling helps boost the efficiency of a device that generates both clean drinking water and electricity.

Tiny drops that resemble an extracellular matrix can be used to culture cells for delivery into the human body.

The biomedical research community needs to do more to ensure their findings are relevant and reproducible.

Probiotic treatment prevents the death of corals from heatwaves.

Honing a growth chamber cultivation technique leads to the identification of novel bacteria from Red Sea mangrove sediments.

Honeybees bring back more than just nectar from their floral feasts and these microbes may help them survive turbulent times.

3D models of bone formation provide a tool for tissue engineering, biomedical research and drug testing.

New lateral flow test Vigilant is cheaper, easier to use and as reliable as the current gold standard PCR test for diagnosing SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Combining two chemical-free treatments shows promise as an approach for reducing biofilm build-up on anaerobic bioreactor membranes.

A wax-based treatment for jute bags improves water repellency and reduces loss of stored food grains.

Understanding how liquid marbles behave as they evaporate provides valuable insights into these unique structures and their potential applications.

Molecules move within elongated protrusions to help stabilize migrating cells inside the bloodstream.

Sustainable electricity-free appliance can harness solar energy to reduce temperatures on hot days.