Learn how the excessive cleanliness of the International Space Station poses health problems for astronauts and why scientists are looking to microbes for solutions.

For millennia, humans have had an unwritten trade deal with the microbes that inhabit our guts. We feed them fiber, and they ...

People with anxiety can experience decreased microbial diversity and fewer short-chain fatty acid-producing bacteria, recent ...

Among these microorganisms are probiotics, which help keep the gut’s bacterial flora in balance. To get your fill of them you could take probiotic supplements—but the better, healthier move is ...

The four-year HealthFerm team that Courtin is leading brings together researchers and food companies to identify helpful microorganisms and processes in traditional fermented foods like sourdough ...

Probiotics are friendly microorganisms that may help support healthy digestion and offer other benefits to your overall health. As additional research connects overall health to the health of the ...

"They can also form biofilms: slimy layers that stick to surfaces and can help bacteria resist antibiotics and disinfectants." The exact threat level to humans is unknown, though researchers are ...