Scientists have long known that our skin is home to vast communities of bacteria, fungi and viruses. But knowing which ...

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Antibiotics are designed to kill harmful bacteria and help the body recover from infection. But some antibiotics may also ...

Researchers at the University of Zurich have analyzed the genome of bacteria living in Lake Zurich to conclude that microbes ...

Spending time with close companions might do more than strengthen bonds—it could also reshape your gut bacteria. In a study ...

Previously unseen bacteria have been discovered inside beached pygmy sperm whales, baffling scientists due to their potential ...

Scientists have discovered a hidden partnership between ancient microbes that may explain how complex life first evolved on ...

What physical processes govern the movement of microscopic structures capable of interacting with their environment? The answer lies in two mechanisms: self-propulsion, to escape unfavorable locations ...

Scientists have developed a new way to fight gum disease without wiping out the mouth’s helpful bacteria—a major shift from traditional treatments. Instead of killing everything, this targeted ...

At first sight, stromatolites may seem unremarkable. The stromatolite formations found in Shark Bay, Western Australia, do ...

Researchers at DTU have developed a new method that can reduce the time needed to find new bacteria for fermentation.

Living with friends may quietly be altering your gut bacteria - according to a new study from the University of East Anglia.