Having higher numbers of particular gut microbes might put you at a higher risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), a new twin study shows. The finding could lead to new treatments for preventing ...

Cleveland Clinic researchers have discovered that bacteria inside cancerous tumors may be key to understanding why ...

Bacteria that could help one of Africa’s staple crops resist a major pest have been identified by researchers at the University of California, Davis. Their findings, published March 26 in Cell Reports ...

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – US researchers have found a gut bacterium that may help people lose weight and enhance their metabolic ...

Current methods of identifying resistance mutations in microbes can miss other ways resistance can develop. koto_feja/iStock via Getty Images Plus Antibiotic resistance is a growing public health ...

Establishing a precise time of death (the postmortem interval, or PMI) upon discovery of a corpse is notoriously challenging, however easy fictional medical examiners might make it seem. Some forensic ...

Probiotics have been getting a lot of attention recently. These bacteria, which you can consume from fermented foods, yogurt, or even pills, are linked to a number of health and wellness benefits, ...

A large study shows how everyday food choices shape gut bacteria linked to weight, blood sugar, and overall health.

Being able to identify microbes in real time aboard the International Space Station, without having to send them back to Earth for identification first, would be revolutionary for the world of ...

Researchers at the University of Georgia in Athens have discovered a previously unknown process used by many bacteria to survive and remain unaffected by current antibiotic treatments. Their work may ...

For optimal health, omega-3 fatty acids stand out as an important nutrient for humans to consume. These vital fats fight inflammation, boost brain health and protect the heart. For people in ...

Sorghum crops in sub-Saharan Africa suffer heavy losses from the parasitic plant witchweed (Striga hermonthica). A new study shows how soil microbes can help protect sorghum from this pest and could ...