Back to Ecology Soil structure: Healthy soil has a good structure that allows water to infiltrate easily and reduces surface runoff. When soil is compacted or lacks organic matter, it becomes more prone to erosion. Organic matter: Healthy soil contains organic matter (soil organanic matter or SOM), which can help bind soil particles together and … Continue reading Links between soil health and erosion prevention

Back to Ecology Benefits to studying microbiomes Improved understanding of human health: Microbiomes play a crucial role in maintaining human health, and studying the human microbiome can help us understand the relationship between microbiota and health. This knowledge can lead to the development of new treatments for diseases and disorders, such as obesity, inflammatory bowel … Continue reading Microbiomes in Environmental and Human Health

During prokaryotic transcrption and translation, the ribosome and RNA polymerase play bumper cars. With the RNA polymerase as the lead car, ribosomal tailgating leads to crashing and increases transcription speed - at the expense of accuracy. But, hey, when you're in a hurry, who's got time for being precise? Just don't pause for too long, … Continue reading Tailgating ribosomes cause rear-end collisions