Microbiology in Soil Science

IntroductionSoil microbes and nutrient cyclesTypes of soil and their microbial communitiesReferences Bacteria and other microorganisms are abundant throughout soils and deep into the ground and serve an essential role in the global ecosystem through various biochemical processes, particularly nitrogen fixation. Bacteria and archaea are the most abundant microorganisms in soil, alongside many species of fungi, […]

How to train yourself to start sleeping on your back

Confession: I’ve tried sleeping on my back, on one side, on the other, and curled up in the foetal position. No matter what, I always revert back to my favourite position and end up sleeping on my stomach. It’s the least popular way to fall asleep, and potentially the most harmful: by sleeping on your […]

Skin cancer patients on NHS will get 'life-changing' new drug

Hundreds of NHS patients battling skin cancer that hit Diane Keaton will get new drug which could leave them disease-free for two years Cemiplimab will be available to hundreds of patients with advanced squamous cell carcinoma who haven’t responded to surgery and radiotherapy The second most common skin cancer, it is normally not life-threatening and […]