The Earth beneath our feet teems with life invisible to the naked eye, and the discovery of an unfamiliar type of soil-dwelling microbe adds to the complexity of this hidden world. A recent study has ...

Microwaves make reheating leftovers quick and easy, but research shows they can also harbor hundreds of bacterial species.

Certain types of microbes found in the human gut can absorb toxic “forever chemicals” from their surroundings, a study has found. When scientists introduced the microbes into the guts of mice to ...

Researchers discovered that 168 common chemicals can disrupt the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, with some also promoting ...

Research has indicated that many common pollutants are harmful to the important microbes in the gastrointestinal tract. | ...

The gut microbiome has been a rising star in the world of health science over the last several years, garnering interest from both researchers and the general public. This is mostly due to its ...

Two new studies uncover unexpected ways that microbes move, offering insights that could impact our understanding of human health and disease. New research from Arizona State University has uncovered ...

Billions of alkaline-loving microbes could offer a new way to protect nuclear waste buried deep underground. This approach ...