Marine bacteria control how much CO2 is stored in the oceans, by swimming after and degrading sinking particles that would otherwise remain stored in the ocean for millennia. Researchers have ...

Superbugs - bacteria that are resistant to drugs - are a growing cause for concern, with a study showing that bacteria can ...

When your immune system detects harmful microbes, your body raises its internal temperature to create a hostile environment.

Unfortunately, Vibrio natriegens doesn't have the sophisticated molecular tools that are available in a commonly used lab ...

Humans are not special in this regard; all mammals are capable of generating fevers. Even without taking their temperature, ...

“A dirty sponge can actually contain more bacteria than a toilet seat,” said Darin Detwiler, a food safety expert and ...

One of the worries about microplastic particle pollution is the possibility that the particles may accumulate harmful ...

Researchers uncover a notorious cholera strain that contains sophisticated immune systems to fend off viruses, which potentially helped it to fuel a devastating epidemic across Latin America.

Warmer weather means an uptick in ticks. If you, your child or pet get bitten, here's what you should and shouldn't do.

Digestive issues like IBS and Sibo can mimic each other, but understanding their differences – and the role of our gut microbiome – could be key to feeling better.

And here’s the really amazing thing: Every one of us has a particular mix of microbes that’s different from everyone else’s. Based on current observations, it’s possible for two ...

Higher levels of a type of bacteria called Lachnospiraceae in the gut may be a key risk factor for multiple sclerosis (MS), ...