Pseudomonas aeruginosa (small rod-shaped bacteria) swarms toward and around a neighboring Cryptococcus neoformans (round yeast) colony. The thin fluid halo surrounding the yeast enables the bacteria ...

A technique developed by Politecnico di Milano researchers is enabling scientists to control specific bacterial functions ...

Researchers have developed a new method for preventing bacteria from adhering to surfaces, such as medical devices. It relies ...

The mouth is one of the most densely populated microbial habitats in the body, home to more than 700 species of bacteria. These bacteria inhabit not only the surfaces of the teeth and gums in ...

The mouth is one of the most densely populated microbial habitats in the body, home to more than 700 species of bacteria. These bacteria inhabit not only the surfaces of the teeth and gums in biofilm ...

Bacteria in your mouth may be linked to an increased risk ... who had already carried out cognitive tests as part of another project. Researchers split them into two groups - those with no issues ...

She said: "If certain bacteria support brain function while others contribute to decline, then treatments that alter the balance of bacteria in the mouth could be part of a solution to prevent ...

This project utilized equipment funded by the ... and BBSRC LOLA award (BB/K003240/1). Could the bacteria in your mouth predict whether you are at risk of dementia? Emerging research suggests ...

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) The oral microbiome may influence brain health and dementia risk. Certain bacteria, such as Neisseria and Haemophilus, are linked to better cognitive function ...

The bacteria in your mouth and on your tongue may be linked to changes in brain function as you age, new research suggested. The study, led by the University of Exeter, found that certain bacteria ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Bacteria are in, around and all over us. They thrive in almost every corner of the planet, from deep-sea hydrothermal vents to high ...

matruchotii forms a biofilm that other bacteria in the mouth bind to, which could have implications for oral health. Saugat Bolakhe is a spring 2024 intern for Science News. He earned his ...