Scientists have engineered probiotic bacteria to act as tumor-seeking drug factories. In mice, these bacteria infiltrated tumors and produced a cancer-fighting drug right where it was needed. This ...

A new study could explain why some mothers can still pass Group B Streptococcus, or GBS, to their babies after childbirth ...

DNA scaffolds organize silver nanoclusters into potent antimicrobials that precisely kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria, including those causing meningitis.

A bacterium associated with gum disease may contribute to the development and spread of breast cancer. Scientists have found that the microorganism is able to penetrate breast tissue through the ...

According to a team of researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Tongji University and collaborating institutions, weaning or switching from milk to solid food in early life doesn't just change what ...

Preparations for a scenario involving a strike on the Dimona reactor have long been part of Israel’s emergency planning.

Mounting evidence suggests the jewel-like fruit is brimming with health benefits and may even protect against certain cancers ...

Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related death among people under 50, according to the American Cancer Society, and experts say alcohol consumption is a significant contributing ...

If you’ve ever had a “gut feeling”, you already know your brain and belly are in constant conversation. That flutter before a ...

I regularly drink from stray glasses of water I see scattered around my house that were poured the day before. I think I’m being efficient and resourceful, but am I being safe? Experts say there is ...