Bacteria that colonize tiny plastic fragments drifting through the atmosphere can significantly enhance those particles’ ability to trigger ice crystal formation inside clouds, according to research ...

Microbial bioelectronic sensors use living bacteria that can create an electrical signal in response to the presence of a ...

Live bacteria from the digestive system can travel directly into the brain when the intestinal barrier is weakened. This ...

A study on wild northern cardinals shows that stress can change gut microbes and affect bird health in measurable ways.

Flour choice shapes the bacteria in sourdough starters, even though the same yeast dominates across all types.

Researchers have discovered specific gut bacteria associated with obesity, while some appear to be protective against it. The specific types of bacteria associated with obesity differed between men ...

New study shows how bacteria adapted a virus-derived injection system to recognize and attach to many different types of cells. By systematically identifying thousands of rapidly evolving ...