Scientists assumed most forms of life before the Great Oxidation Event didn't metabolize oxygen—but recent research suggests ...

Microbial organisms dominate life on Earth, but tracing their early history and evolution is difficult because they rarely ...

Urbanization is reshaping soil microbial communities worldwide, driving an unexpected homogenization of bacterial populations ...

In the fight against bacterial pathogens, researchers are combining vaccination with targeted colonization of the intestine by harmless microorganisms. This approach could potentially mark a turning ...

Urbanization reshapes soil microbes in surprising ways—bacteria adapt and become alike, while fungi resist change.

Researchers have found that gut bacteria can interfere with the effectiveness of over 400 commonly used medications that ...

In a recent study, researchers gained new insight into the lives of bacteria that survive by grouping together as if they ...

Until now, it’s been very hard for scientists to establish a detailed timeline of the early evolution of bacteria.

A genomic study of hydrogen-producing bacteria has revealed entirely new gene clusters capable of producing large volumes of hydrogen.

When exposed to antibiotics, approximately one out of every 10 8 -10 9 bacteria develops resistance due to spontaneous ...

Your gut bacteria influence more than digestion. Discover how they affect cravings, immunity, mental health, and weight ...

The issue of intestinal bacteria is a complex one. On the one hand, people are dependent on the microorganisms because they are the ones that digest the food. On the other hand, there are also ...