You’ve probably heard of the gut microbiome — the ecosystem of bacteria, fungi and viruses that help you get nutrients from ...

With a total of 488 distinct animal species, it's the highest biodiversity count ever recorded in a single vent region.

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

In an exclusive interview with Frontline, Dr. Awate detailed the outbreak’s possible causes, treatment options, and necessary ...

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

A new genus and species of Ornithomimidae, Mexidracon longimanus, has been identified from the ornithomimosaur material.

The bacteria living inside your mouth could be influencing more than just the health of your gums and teeth. Your brain might ...

The human gut microbiome—a dense and diverse ecosystem of microorganisms—plays a critical role in overall health. It aids in digestion, regulates immunity, and even provides resistance to harmful ...

When Kostas Konstantinidis proved that many microbes — like plants and animals — are organized into species, he upended a long-held scientific belief. Scientists widely believed that bacteria, due to ...

Francisco Guarner, director of the Digestive System Research Unit at Vall d’Hebron General Hospital in Barcelona, offers this definition: “It is the community of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that ...

“Our study is an excellent example of using classical chemical ecology techniques to uncover evolutionary adaptations in a completely unexplored insect species. The fascinating results underline the ...