A previously unknown protein in a family of bacteria found in soil and the human gut microbiome has been discovered – which could help drug delivery in cancer treatment.

A new review highlights how gut microbiome imbalances contribute to cardiovascular disease by altering short-chain fatty ...

Discover how gut bacteria may influence multiple sclerosis progression and severity. Research reveals specific bacterial ...

The biggest challenge for the researchers was the size and the shape of the bacteria. “So far, we have only used the AFM to ...

“The dog has less bacteria!” Stapleton was judging Camino ... of scientists from the Santa Fe Alliance for Science, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit of science professionals. Many of the judges are ...

A vivid new image is taking shape in the world of cell biology: Imagine bacteria adhering to the surface of a cell ... Thanks to his work, Wang is now the recipient of a five-year, $2.3 million grant ...

If your soap still smells good, lathers well, and looks normal, it’s probably safe to use—even past its “best by” date. But ...

Bacteria are classified into different groups depending on their shape. There are five distinct bacterial shapes: spherical, rod, spiral, comma, and corkscrew. Bacteria, just like any other living ...

A new study has revealed your genetic makeup influences how starch shapes your oral microbiome – specifically affecting your ...

Among the myriad creatures that populate our ocean, some stand out as having an outsized impact on the marine environment—shaping and maintaining habitats that themselves sustain countless other forms ...

The ruminant digestive system depends on bacteria to break down tough fibers and release nutrients from plant cells. Giraffes ...