There are roughly a trillion species of microorganisms on Earth—the vast majority of which are bacteria. Bacteria consist of ...

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

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

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

The microbial community living within our large intestine is a highly dense and complex ecosystem. While some of these microbes cause illness and disease (such as bacteria and viruses), others are ...

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

Scientists have helped to construct a detailed timeline for bacterial evolution, suggesting some bacteria used oxygen long before evolving the ability to produce it through photosynthesis.

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

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.

The molecule was found in soil samples collected from a laboratory technician’s garden. The discovery shows that “there is ...