:::::::Research is a way of generating [[Resources|'''resources''']], earning and upgrading [[Evolved Bacteria|'''evolved bacteria''']], and improving bacteria production.:[[File:Research icon.png|100px|left]]:::::::Most research types require some amount of time to be completed and use [[Resources#Scientists|'''scientists''']], which are returned to the player after completion. :::::::New research types can be unlocked by destroying [[Planets|'''planets''']].