Bacteria in the human gut can directly deliver proteins into human cells, actively shaping immune responses. A consortium led ...
Our bathrooms are a strange mix of biological necessity, hydraulic engineering, and personal hygiene. Within the same small ...
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 ...
A new cohort study found that specific gut bacteria contribute to auto-brewery syndrome, spurring studies into how fecal ...
Some bacterial cells can prey on others, and launch attacks on target cells. So without eyes, ears, or a brain, how do these predatory bacteria identify their prey? Researches may have finally found ...
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 ...
Learn more about the hunt for bacteria on Mars and how astronauts will need to make sure they aren't bringing any dormant ...
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 ...
Some antibiotics stop bacteria from growing without actually killing them, allowing infections to return later. Scientists at the University of Basel created a new test that tracks individual bacteria ...
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 ...
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 ...