The master chemists known as Streptomyces bacteria have turned a compound rich with the tangy odor of moist soil into a hitchhiking scam. This group of bacteria, the inspiration for streptomycin and ...

That mysterious scent has been called “petrichor”, and the main component of it is an organic compound called geosmin, which lingers around moist soil. Geosmin comes from the ancient Greek “geo”, ...

Analysis: The smell called petrichor is a reminder of the fascinating and extremely valuable bacteria that thrive in the ground beneath your feet Did you ever wonder what causes that earthy smell that ...

Klas Flärdh receives funding from The Swedish Research Council, The Crafoord Foundation, and The Carl Trygger Foundation Funding: The Swedish Research Council Formas The Crafoord Foundation Plantlink ...