An engineered protein turns off the kind of immune cells most likely to damage tissue as part of Type-1 diabetes, hepatitis, ...

The town of West Tisbury has issued a health advisory for Seth’s Pond off Lambert’s Cove Road for high readings of bacteria.

Anaerobic bacteria were among the first life forms on Earth and existed at a time when there was no oxygen in the atmosphere.

A recently published study explores the relationship between sea spiders and bacteria. Discover more and meet one of the study's researchers.

Several beaches across Massachusetts are closed Saturday, June 28, mostly due to excess bacteria, according to the Department ...

While emerging evidence suggests pesticides can be toxic to the mix of microorganisms in the digestive system, a new study is ...

A global effort to create a "microbial Noah's Ark" to preserve the world's diverse collection of healthy microbes before they ...

A long-awaited scientific report commissioned by Polk County says farm pollution threatens the ability to drink clean water.

Heat waves and aging combine to severely weaken the immune system, making older adults significantly more vulnerable to ...

Not only do mitochondria serve as the engine of the cell – they also act as watchtowers for the immune system.