Even bacteria face freeloaders, but what happens when survival is on the line? The findings will surprise you as Indian ...

Scientists identify new species of denitrifying endosymbionts in wastewater, highlighting their global prevalence – with an ...

Breast milk contains living bacteria that transfer to babies' guts, helping build healthy digestion and immune systems.

Peter Atkinson was hospitalized with necrotizing fasciitis, a rare flesh-eating bacteria that can be deadly in about 1 in 5 ...

Microbes often display cooperative behavior in which individual cells put in work and sacrifice resources to collectively ...

Coral reefs appear to run a daily timetable for microscopic life in nearby waters. Scientists found that microbial ...

That includes cleanrooms where spacecrafts are assembled. These places are designed to minimize dust and microorganisms in ...

Tree bark has a total surface area similar to all of the land area on Earth. It is home to a wide range of microbial species ...

Drugs that act against bacteria are mainly assessed based on how well they inhibit bacterial growth under laboratory ...

If you haven’t started your composting journey, consider this your sign to begin. Turning your kitchen scraps and backyard ...

Auto-brewery syndrome can produce enough alcohol in gut to cause noticeable intoxication and induce liver damage, cognitive ...

The world’s oceans are becoming dangerously acidic. A controversial proposal would raise the pH — by mixing chemicals into ...