Researchers say about three-quarters of gastric cancer cases worldwide are caused by the common bacteria Helicobacter pylori ...

WSOC TV’s Erika Jackson met with Brittany Johnson, an assistant professor in UNC Charlotte’s biological sciences department, ...

Closely related bacterial species use different strategies to build their cell walls, an international team of scientists led ...

Gut bacteria are known to be a key factor in many health-related concerns. However, the number and variety of them is vast, ...

A seaside escape is always a popular summer activity, particularly for Fourth of July festivities, but with potentially ...

"During a required regular sampling, it was determined that an elevated level of E. coli was present in the water at the ...

Dental plaque is a complex biofilm at the heart of oral disease. Learn how it causes cavities and gum inflammation and why ...

What happens to your teeth when you don't brush before bed and this nightly habit you're skipping is causing serious damage ...

Scientists have identified a new type of protein in bacteria that could change our understanding of how these organisms ...

The NH Department of Environmental Services advises that swimming in contaminated water may cause illness. As of July 11, 3 beaches are under an advisory.

When tested on their own and in mice, these bacterial strains from the human microbiome show promise in accumulating PFAS ...

Going into the water in and around Delaware can provide some risks. While people are aware of the sharks in the Atlantic ...