In recent years, scientists have begun to reveal the myriad ways that gut microbes can impact our health; they had identified ...

Bacteria in the human gut can directly deliver proteins into human cells, actively shaping immune responses. A consortium led ...

Microbes are everywhere, even inside of our bodies. The gut microbiome has been shown to have a powerful influence on biology, and can even affect the brain. Scientists have been learning more about ...

Peking University, September 2, 2025: A groundbreaking study by researchers from Wuhan University, York University (UK), and Peking University has uncovered how Escherichia coli (E. coli) persister ...

A new cohort study found that specific gut bacteria contribute to auto-brewery syndrome, spurring studies into how fecal ...

University of British Columbia researchers have engineered gut bacteria that dim their fluorescent glow in the presence of illness. Their findings could improve how we diagnose problems in the gut by ...

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are a diverse group of microorganisms that play a central role in the fermentation of foods, contributing not only to preservation and safety but also to enhanced ...

New research shows that bacteria in kitchens across 5 European countries is mostly harmless. Bacteria found in 74 kitchens spread among 5 European countries were mostly harmless according to new ...

A bizarre bacteria has been discovered with an ability previously thought impossible for its kind. This strange discovery could shine a light on how some of our earliest single-celled ancestors formed ...

An office staple could be harboring a gross secret. Many may turn down tap water, but new research shows it could be the ...

Learn more about the hunt for bacteria on Mars and how astronauts will need to make sure they aren't bringing any dormant ...