Louis Pasteur’s breakthrough discoveries unlocked the world of microscopic organisms that live inside our bodies.

Our bodies depend on an alphabet of vitamins that promote the development, growth and function of cells, including immune ...

R esearchers have discovered a brand-new species of electricity-conducting bacteria, and not only might it help them figure ...

Keep your hands off your eyes Your eyes are extremely sensitive: Not only can touching them introduce germs, but you also run the risk of accidentally inserting micro-particles of dirt, which can ...

The composition of bacterial populations living on our faces plays a significant role in the development of acne and other ...

Burslem’s team used the editors to make changes in five different proteins in live cells. The protein editors needed less ...

Technology has forever served as science’s toolbox. But now that AI is being used to develop questions and methods as well, ...

"What are sometimes called superbugs — microbes resistant to every available drug — are not merely the stuff of nightmares.

Lake Okeechobee, Florida's largest freshwater lake, plays a vital role in the state's ecosystem and water management. Spanning 730 square miles with an average depth of just 9 feet, it serves as a ...

By tagging phages with fluorescent markers, researchers tracked their every move. They found that antibiotics can trigger sudden "viral blooms," where phages rapidly multiply and spread, dramatically ...

From kimchi to kombucha and sauerkraut to sourdough, many traditional food staples across cultures make use of fermentation. And these variations are reflected in your microbiome.

But is it actually safe? To prove it, a Chicago-based microbiologist, Nicholas Aicher, recently undertook a similar test. Nicholas Aicher, a senior quality control analyst, has garnered a loyal fan ...