The interaction between a common gene variant and gut microbes may trigger chronic inflammation in ulcerative colitis, new ...

A groundbreaking study in the journal Science, has unveiled how deep ocean currents—known as global overturning ...

Imagine two people talking over a walkie-talkie set. Successful communication depends on them being tuned to the same frequency. If others try to communicate nearby, interference can occur, and ...

Bacteria come in a surprising variety of shapes. In addition to rod-shaped representatives such as the widely known model bacterium E. coli, there are numerous curved and even spiral-shaped ...

Researchers found that Bacillus megaterium can turn over 94% of CO₂ into solid rock using a clean, non-ammonia process.

The discovery of antibiotics revolutionized medicine in the 20th century, saving countless lives. However, the emergence of resistant bacteria has quickly become a new challenge. One key factor in ...

Genetically similar bacteria can differ in shape and behavior, even in lab settings. A recent study shows that this variability impacts microbial fitness, virulence, and our understanding of gut ...

Bacterial shape-shifters This study shows that the toxin of a toxin−antitoxin system triggers the rapid transformation of spiral-shaped Helicobacter pylori into coccoids.

Deep cleaning teeth helps get rid of bad breath and promotes healing of gum disease. But deep cleanings have risks too. Learn the pros and cons of deep dental cleaning.

Cooking-derived organic compounds significantly influence bacterial abundance, diversity, and composition on indoor surfaces while favoring specific species.