Group B strep is a type of bacteria that many healthy people carry in their bodies: it naturally exists in the gut and lower ...

An international team of microbiologists from the Medical University of Graz, the DSMZ—German Collection of Microorganisms ...

There are various health benefits of sauerkraut such as boosting digestion, immune health, and more. Here’s a complete list ...

A small, preliminary trial and studies in mice draw links between fibromyalgia and alterations of the gut microbiome.

A genomic study of gut microbes during antibiotic use finds selective sweeps in a DNA gyrase gene that drive resistance.

Researchers in Montana say they have found a way to turn fungus into a brick, which could eventually offer a more sustainable ...

Scientists have discovered two new methane-producing archaea in the human gut, revealing surprising links to inflammation and ...

But there’s one often-overlooked body part that deserves just as much attention. And chances are, you’re not washing it ...

Macrophages salvage nutrients from the bacteria they phagocytose to regulate inflammatory responses, revealing ...

After spending years tracing the origin and migration pattern of an unusual type of immune cell in mice, researchers have ...

Live Science spoke with author Thomas Levenson about his new book on the history of germ theory.

Microplastics were found in the follicular fluid of women undergoing IVF, raising concerns about fertility and reproductive ...