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

“People's phones are out when urinating and defecating, exposing the phones to bacteria,” says Dr. Suraj Saggar, chief of ...

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 ...

Maura Santos said she was poked in the left hand on Nov. 21 at Olive Supermarket while grabbing tilapia from an ice display ...

A new study suggests that a common bacteria found in the mouth and gut, Streptococcus anginosus, may be linked to a higher ...

What are those light-colored bumps popping up around your forehead and chin? Fear not: Dermatologists are answering your ...

A new study from the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) shows that certain gut bacteria found in one-month-old infants are associated with future development of food sensitivities and ...

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A University at Buffalo study reveals that a strain isolated from contaminated soil can break down the strong carbon-fluorine ...

Tuberculosis spreads through germs released when a person with TB in their lungs coughs, speaks or sings. These bacteria can ...

Researchers have identified a bacteria strain capable of breaking down and transforming some of the most stubborn forever ...

Jan. 28, 2025 — New research has identified a unique genetic signature in bacteria that can predict their likelihood of developing antibiotic resistance, a finding that can help quickly identify ...