Researchers at the University of Zurich have analyzed the genome of bacteria living in Lake Zurich to conclude that microbes ...

Scientists have long known that our skin is home to vast communities of bacteria, fungi and viruses. But knowing which ...

Antibiotics are designed to kill harmful bacteria and help the body recover from infection. But some antibiotics may also ...

Spending time with close companions might do more than strengthen bonds—it could also reshape your gut bacteria. In a study ...

Scientists have developed a new way to fight gum disease without wiping out the mouth’s helpful bacteria—a major shift from traditional treatments. Instead of killing everything, this targeted ...

Scientists have discovered a hidden partnership between ancient microbes that may explain how complex life first evolved on ...

PHILADELPHIA — Deep in the mangrove swamps of the Caribbean lives a giant bacterium with a surprise trick for organizing its DNA. Thiovulum imperiosus wraps its genetic material in membranous fingers, ...

Researchers at DTU have developed a new method that can reduce the time needed to find new bacteria for fermentation.

At first sight, stromatolites may seem unremarkable. The stromatolite formations found in Shark Bay, Western Australia, do ...

At the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA), Jérémie Palacci's research group is venturing into ...

A new study shows that social closeness allows people to exchange gut bacteria, making their internal health more similar.

Living with friends may quietly be altering your gut bacteria, according to a new study from the University of East Anglia.