Sequencing bacterial genomes allows scientists to study bacterial diversity, immunity, and the human microbiome, but it ...

Using publicly available genome sequence data generated over the past three decades, their study assesses what fraction of the microbial diversity we know about, and proposes a path forward to ...

Deep subsurface microbes are highly diverse, challenging assumptions about life in low-energy environments. This discovery ...

In a nutshell A year-long study of hospital sink drains found 67 different bacterial species living there, many resistant to ...

We hope to be cured when we stay in hospital. But too often, we acquire new infections there. Such 'healthcare-associated infections' (HAI) are a growing problem worldwide, taking up an estimated 6% ...

A study found that hospital sink drains harbor dangerous bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant strains. Despite thorough ...

Despite rigorous cleaning, dangerous bacteria are lurking in hospital sink drains leading to a rise in ...

Researchers find that unique bacterial species, known as the “sexome,” are transferred between individuals during sexual ...

Researchers found that gut microbiome composition is strongly linked to metabolic health across different life stages, with ...

Scientists uncover a surprising link between mouth bacteria and brain health, revealing how your mouth may influence ...