If an intestinal inhabitant such as the bacterium Escherichia coli (E. coli) becomes resistant to many antibiotics, it can ...

One example of this food-to-gut transmission involves strains of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei, which are common in fermented foods and have been found to colonize the human gut.These microbes ...

Scientists discovered three new species of sea spiders that live near the ocean floor and feast on bacteria that convert ...

Research shows gut microbiome could help eliminate persistent PFAS that linger in bodies for years, as scientists work to ...

A simple salad made up of crunchy lettuce and onions topped with juicy tomatoes shares the plate with an army of ingredients invisible to the human eye—a thriving world of microscopic life. While ...

Certain types of microbes found in the human gut can absorb toxic “forever chemicals” from their surroundings, a study has ...

University of Cambridge scientists discovered gut bacteria can absorb and remove up to 74% of toxic PFAS "forever chemicals" ...

We May Be Eating Microbes Soon, and That’s a Good Thing Scientists and entrepreneurs have big goals for tiny organisms, from feeding people in war zones to curbing climate impacts.

New research shows that certain bacteria in the microbiome soak up "forever chemicals," or PFAS. The findings raise the possibility that probiotics could help remove some PFAS from our bodies.

Researchers are tracking multi-drug resistant bacteria in South Africa’s water to see how it endangers food safety when it’s ...

In the summertime, foodborne illness is 10 times more common than in the winter. Experts reveal the top summer cooking ...