Ancient viral DNA in bacteria helps block new infections, offering a potential path to fight antibiotic resistance.

A newly understood bacterium discovered in NASA’s clean rooms is raising the possibility that microbes from Earth have ...

Rats with faecal implants from exuberant toddlers were more willing to explore their surroundings ...

The group of lifelong intestinal conditions known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn's disease and ...

One in six laboratory-confirmed bacteria in 2023 proved resistant to antibiotic treatment, according to the World Health ...

In 2013, NASA discovered a bacteria evading its most stringent disinfections. Scientists just figured out how it does it.

The bacterium known as Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an unwelcome visitor in the human body. Serious infections can result when a ...

UCLA scientists found that gut bacteria in toddlers can shape emotional brain networks and may influence the risk of anxiety.

A newly discovered enzyme motif reveals how ocean microbes are evolving to digest plastic, potentially aiding future cleanup ...

The creek is under the jurisdiction of the city of Pismo Beach, the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board and ...

When harmful bacteria that cause food poisoning, such as E. coli, invade through the digestive tract, gut cells usually fight ...

Research shows that powdered infant formula may contain microbial contaminants despite following 70°C preparation guidelines, ...