Bacteria and the viruses that infect them are perpetually at war. Their deadly clashes push both kinds of microbes to evolve ...

Researchers found that very small numbers of gut bacteria can translocate to the brain in mice, particularly when gut barrier ...

Most people see their kitchen as a clean space for preparing meals. Yet, some common kitchen items and areas can harbor more ...

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

Researchers find that a gut bacterium may influence muscle strength and fitness, opening the door to probiotics that support ...

A new study found that a multifaceted infection prevention and control intervention could at least temporarily thwart ...

Grip strength is something people rarely think about until they experience a decline in it. For older adults, loss of grip ...

Scientists studying stranded pygmy sperm whales have uncovered three previously unknown genotypes of Helicobacter bacteria ...

Researchers have revealed how a common bacterium, Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis), releases lactic acid to acidify its surroundings and suppress the immune-cell signal needed to start a proper ...

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Headed to the beach to escape the heat? You may want to rethink it as bacteria warnings close ocean waters across parts of Southern California.