The unique blend of fungi and bacteria in a region's soil may be the strongest factor explaining its rates of childhood ...

The gut microbiome is intimately linked to human health and weight. Differences in the gut microbiome—the bacteria and fungi ...

Different dairy foods appear to influence the gut’s bacteria and wall-attached microbial community in distinct ways.

Scientists are discovering that the oral microbiome—home to hundreds of species of bacteria and fungi—may help predict ...

Swimming is one of the best parts of summer. But long after you've cooled down and dried off, you might be left with a ...

Microbial necromass plays a crucial role in soil organic carbon (SOC) formation, yet the underlying abiotic and biotic ...

Welcome to the world of slime mould. These images, captured by photographer Barry Webb, provide a close-up view of ...

Scientists trace an ancient microbe, Asgard archaea, that gave rise to humans, animals, and plants more than 2 billion years ...

In search of younger-looking skin, humans turn to all manner of bizarre treatments, from fish jizz to menstrual blood.

Scientists are identifying new species at an unprecedented pace, according to fresh research from the University of Arizona.

Scientists cultivating partnerships of fungi and algae believe their invention has far-out implications for how we create the ...

The success of modern medicine rests on the ability to control infections. But decades of antibiotic overuse—in hospitals, ...