Researchers show how mice fed a Western-style diet are not able to rebuild a 'healthy,' diverse gut microbiome following antibiotic treatment. These mice were also more susceptible to infection by ...

Unfortunately, Vibrio natriegens doesn't have the sophisticated molecular tools that are available in a species like E. coli.

Tomatoes sold in 14 states have been recalled over concerns of possible contamination with the bacteria salmonella. Two ...

While you might be eyeballing your toilet or your trash can, a new study says it’s actually your washing machine that could ...

Worldwide, more than 500,000 children under age 5 die each year from gastrointestinal bacterial infections, largely in ...

“Germy places in your bedroom are obviously going to be any high-touch surfaces, so your light switches and your door handles ...

Tuberculosis, the world's deadliest infectious disease, is estimated to infect around 10 million people each year, and kills more than 1 million annually. Once established in the lungs, the bacteria's ...

Urban rats spread a deadly bacteria as they migrate within cities that can be the source of a potentially life-threatening disease in humans, according to a six-year study by Tufts University ...

Healthcare workers' uniforms washed at home might be bringing dangerous bacteria back to hospitals, creating a breeding ...

A study sheds light on when and how bacterial strains emerge on facial skin. The findings could lead to new treatments for acne and other conditions, and may also help optimize the timing of such ...

Living in a house made of fungi and bacteria may sound like the stuff of science fiction, but researchers are now one step ...