Where will the next pandemic come from? One expert says his "bet is on viruses." (Getty Images/Science Photo Libra) Nearly four years after COVID-19 emerged, public health experts already say it’s not ...

Imbalances in our oral microbiome — the millions of bacteria, viruses and fungi that live in our mouth — have been linked to many systemic diseases, including Alzheimer’s, diabetes and certain cancers ...

Research published this week in the journal Cell catalogues the microbial makeup of 60 public transportation systems around the globe. Between 2015 and 2017, more than 900 scientists and volunteers on ...

The most comprehensive analysis to date of genes from marine microbes — including bacteria, viruses and fungi — could serve as a foundation for researchers to discover antibiotics, track the effects ...

Here’s something scientists want you to know: Your microbiome is complex. Sure, we’ve come a long way in our understanding of how the ecosystem of microorganisms — bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other ...

Genomic sequencing tools have enabled researchers to study microbial communities that are everywhere in our world, even our bodies. The interactions between bacteria and other bacteria, and bacteria ...

Our bodies are home to trillions of microbes, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and a whole host of others. Now, Stanford scientists have discovered an entirely new class of biological entities ...

Illustration by Joanne Imperio / The Atlantic. Sources: BSIP / UIG / Getty; Smith Collection / Gado / Getty. Conservationists pride themselves on protecting all of Earth’s life, not just the flashy ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Wildfires have a multitude of impacts on an ecosystem. While many ...

Superficial relationship: Enzymes protect the skin by ignoring microbes and viruses Date: May 22, 2021 Source: University of California - San Diego Summary: The human body is constantly exposed to ...

Gut microbes are essential partners that help digest food, produce vitamins and train the immune system. They can also pass ...