“We’ve learnt a lot about a small number of species,” Jensen says. But “for a lot of bacteria, there’s nothing for a language model, for an AI to read”. The microbes important for huma ...

Phyla, a new skincare brand backed by Ryan Reynolds and Shiseido, uses natural phage technology to clear up pimples.

A new study reveals that close social contacts, such as friends, influence the composition of the microbiota — the community ...

Jumbo phages use a protein shield to protect their DNA from bacterial attacks. A special handshake controls which molecules ...

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

A new study, combining powerful genomic-scale microscopy with a technical innovation, captured which genes bacteria turn on ...

A new study finds that sharks and rays harbor several harmful bacteria, some resistant to antibiotics, raising concerns over their impact on public health.

What you eat isn't just nutrition for you, it also feeds the trillions of bacteria that live in your gut. Every person is different, but if you want to improve your digestion, lose weight or look ...

This discovery could also have implications in studies of polymer-secreting conglomerations of bacteria known as biofilms—the slippery goo on river rocks, for example—and in industrial ...

Experiments and modeling reveal the unexpected structure that can be seen in bacteria grown in mucus samples and biofilms. Scientists at Caltech and Princeton University have discovered that ...