The trials suggest that these composts may already contain some useful microorganisms, Shida says. Comparing five compost products in tests of rice plant growth, the team showed that two of the ...

Robots designed by a bioengineer can accelerate a natural process to turn single-cell organisms into things that devour waste or create common medicines.

Microorganisms can be used by humans to produce foods and other useful substances. They are suitable for this role because they grow rapidly, may have simple nutrient requirements and can produce ...