Scientists have engineered a common probiotic bacterium to act like a microscopic drug factory that hunts down tumors and ...

Some bacteria, among the deadliest in the world, seek out blood in the body like microscopic vampires, researchers say. National Cancer Institute via Unsplash Dracula. Edward Cullen. Morbius. Count ...

There have been 20 cases since the weekend in one small area of Kent - but this isn't the normal pattern, so what could have happened?

When living with a partner, you might be sharing more than just the same home, lifestyle, and interests. You might also share ...

Researchers find that a gut bacterium may influence muscle strength and fitness, opening the door to probiotics that support ...

Researchers at Emory University have found that live gut bacteria can travel to the brain in mice fed a high-fat diet, a ...

A family of healthy bacteria may help 'soak up' toxic forever chemicals in the body, warding off their cancerous effects. Forever chemicals, also known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), ...

Scientists have long debated whether human body lice might have helped drive the rapid spread of the bacteria responsible for the deadly plague in the Middle Ages, known as the Black Death. It’s clear ...

In the last decade, an increasing number of studies have been conducted to establish the relationship between gut microbiome composition and body weight. A recent systemic review published in ...