In order to study bacteria, it has to be grown in the lab. That’s no problem for many common strains of bacteria that are found in our typical environment, or in our bodies. But the world is full of ...

The GeoMicrobial co-Culturing Lab (GEOM) is a central resource for the cultivation of environmentally relevant microorganisms. The lab occupies ~2000 sq. ft. of newly renovated laboratory space in the ...

The skin microbiome plays a key role in skin health and disease. While imbalances in skin microbiome composition are linked to disease, studying it has been challenging due to limited methods for ...

Infection, the invasion and growth of microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi, within the body’s tissues, is a common occurrence in tropical countries, including India. While the body’s ...

Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington provides funding as a member of The Conversation NZ. Enzymes are biological nanomachines. They make almost all of life’s chemistry happen, when and ...