In a cave in Romania, scientists found a bacterial strain entombed in ice that is resistant to 10 modern antibiotics. But it ...

A new study pinpoints two species of bacteria that work together to dry out the lining of the gut and cause constipation ...

Your gut bacteria are constantly sensing, moving, and sharing nutrients to keep the microbiome thriving.

Although we often conceive of microorganisms — germs — as bad, the vast majority of them are not.

Bacteria frozen for thousands of years could hold the key to developing new antibiotics, researchers have found.

Many insects rely on heritable bacterial endosymbionts for essential nutrients that they cannot get through their diet. A new study, published in Nature Communications, indicates that the genomes of ...

Different dairy foods appear to influence the gut’s bacteria and wall-attached microbial community in distinct ways.

Whether it’s the ocean’s deepest hydrothermal vents or tall mountain peaks, bacteria is likely surviving and thriving. Ice caves can host a wide variety of microorganisms and offer biologists a bevy ...

Dietitians have said that it is better to see prebiotic sodas as a treat or a once-in-a-while supplement, and not a ...

Barnacles are more than ship pests. Learn how they filter water, feed predators, build habitat, and affect animals and ships.

The broken sewer line itself hasn't overflowed in more than a week, but warming temperatures are presenting new public health concerns.