The totality of bacteria, viruses and fungi that exist in and on a multicellular organism forms its natural microbiome. The ...

The human gut microbiome — bacteria and other microorganisms living in our gut that are essential for our survival — are endangered. ... You fall from a tree, you are dead.

Citrus trees showing natural tolerance to citrus greening disease host bacteria that produce novel antimicrobials that can be used to fight off the disease, our recent study shows. We found the ...

Phylogenetic distribution of maternally transmitted gut bacteria in the neonatal period. A representative phylogeny of human gut bacteria found in infants and adults based on cultured isolates [28].

While humans are living organisms in their own right, the human body is also a thriving ecosystem for a number of bacteria, viruses and microbes. The human microbiome plays a vital role in our ...

An interdisciplinary research team led by the Leibniz-HKI in Jena has discovered a new group of bioactive natural compounds ...

Archaea and bacteria are two different domains of cellular life. They are both prokaryotes, as they are unicellular and lack a nucleus. They also look similar (even under a microscope). However ...

The Tangled Tree, explains how evolution isn't exactly as Darwin understood it. About 8 percent of the human genome is made up of viral DNA that we acquired through infections over time.

Explore how the microbiome could revolutionize athletic performance and aging. Dr. Sabine Hazan discusses fecal transplants and gut health as powerful tools for recovery, cognition, and longevity.

Citrus trees showing natural tolerance to citrus greening disease host bacteria that produce novel antimicrobials that can be used to fight off the disease, our recent study shows. We found the trees ...