From the deep sea to the shallow seafloor, researchers are uncovering unusual sugars that do something extraordinary to ...

Scientists are uncovering a hidden ally in the fight against climate change and air pollution: the microscopic communities ...

Scientists have uncovered a new explanation for how swimming bacteria change direction, providing fresh insight into one of ...

Scientists have uncovered a new explanation for how swimming bacteria change direction, providing fresh insight into one of ...

Microbes often display cooperative behavior in which individual cells put in work and sacrifice resources to collectively ...

A recent study shows that bacteria living inside colorectal tumors form distinct ecosystems that are closely linked to how ...

A large study has revealed that dozens of widely used chemicals can damage beneficial gut bacteria. Many of these substances, ...

Even the best coffee makers need regular maintenance, and the new year is the perfect time to give yours a thorough clean to ...

Microbiologists have long known that ancient, inactive viruses known as cryptic prophages can insert their genetic material into bacterial DNA. These genetic fragments allow bacteria to use ...

New math model controls biological noise at single-cell level, offering a path to tackle cancer relapse and drug resistance.

Cleveland Clinic researchers have discovered that bacteria inside cancerous tumors may be key to understanding why ...

Cleveland Clinic researchers have discovered that bacteria inside cancerous tumors may be key to understanding why ...