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 ...

Endosymbiotic organisms have to live inside of another to survive, and this relationship often provides benefits for both the host and its resident. It may seem unusual, but complex cells are thought ...

ITHACA, NY, April 2, 2021 - A team of researchers from the Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI) has discovered a distinct group of bacteria that may help fungi and plants acquire soil nutrients. The ...

Throughout evolution, pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi, have developed sophisticated defense ...

It is clearer than ever that brushing and flossing your teeth may not only help prevent periodontal disease but may also ...

In recent years, the role of microbial diversity and richness in the gut has prompted extensive research into the benefits of maintaining a healthy gut microbiome. This has led to the rise of ...

Indiana University School of Medicine scientists have uncovered new evidence that changes in the gut bacteria of African ...

Certain eye drops are being recalled after testing by federal health officials showed that the product was contaminated with bacteria and fungi. Dr. Berne’s Whole Health Products issued a recall for ...