A new study published in Biochemistry sheds light on how bacteria regulate their genes, challenging long-held assumptions ...

Bacteria are given two names—their genus and species—which are often descriptive of where the bacteria are found or what they look like. So we end up with Staphylococcus aureus, which means ...

In short, while bacteria may not have “sex lives” in the way humans do, their frequent DNA exchanges play a crucial role in keeping their species distinct and thriving. This discovery opens up ...

Scientists uncover a surprising link between mouth bacteria and brain health, revealing how your mouth may influence ...

New research shows bacteria form distinct species and maintain cohesion through frequent DNA exchange via homologous recombination.

That means many bacteria carry DNA from what are, on the face of it, different species. Receive a weekly dose of discovery in your inbox! We'll also keep you up to date with New Scientist events ...

The researchers found that species in the Oscillibacter genus were surprisingly abundant in the gut, representing on average ...

The current study, led by researchers at the University of Exeter in the UK, suggests that by promoting certain bacteria in the mouth we could potentially delay cognitive decline. This could be ...

That's because antibiotics can cause a decline in a healthy bacteria species called Lactobacillus genus that naturally ...

Microbes that reside peaceably in the nasal passageways and on the skin can be harnessed for taking drugs to target cells.