A microbe found in the lower part of the gut that is associated with good health has been comprehensively analyzed and found to have a focused diet breaking down sugars locked away in mucus, according ...

Life in these underworlds runs on a very different timeline to Earth's bustling surface. With no sunlight, energy is sparse ...

Oral squamous cell cancer (OSCC) is a deadly disease that starts in the cells lining the mouth. It is often diagnosed late, making it hard to treat. Each year, around 450,000 people die from OSCC, ...

As the name suggests, rimless toilets are toilets without a rim inside the bowl, which traditional toilets are designed with.

Unfortunately, seeds containing genes for recombinant proteins can cause unintentional spread of recombinant genes or exposure of non-target organisms to new toxic compounds in the environment.

Scientists have long believed they understood how life’s genetic code evolved, but new research upends that assumption. By analyzing ancient protein sequences, researchers discovered that early life p ...

Composting toilets are gaining in popularity, especially among eco-conscious consumers. Similar to the process of composting food scraps, composting toilets transform human waste into compost-like ...

Acne behind the ears can be frustrating and uncomfortable but understanding its causes and how to treat it can help ...

Driven by a fascination with bacteria, microbiologist Julie Kopczyńska has trawled through existing research on the gut ...

Steve Schwarz, 67, died from an MRSA infection after he stopped receiving antibiotics as prescribed. His family has been ...

People have shared their shock after learning how often they should be cleaning their hairbrush - and what can happen to ...

Salmonella in eggs is a real risk if they're not stored correctly - and one chef insists there's only one right way to keep them fresh as can be and free from dangerous bacteria ...