(Nopparit/iStock/Getty Images Plus) Bacterial sugars in the gut could be a hidden contributor to two of the most serious ...

Scientists have uncovered how graphene oxide pulls off a remarkable trick: it hunts down and destroys harmful bacteria while leaving human cells completely unharmed. By targeting a molecule found only ...

The good news is that some negative side effects caused by antibiotics may be managed with probiotics. Korenblit points to ...

A new study finds that bacteria can actively block the transfer of beneficial genes to neighboring cells, using specialized ...

A gut bacterium may be quietly fueling depression through an unexpected chemical twist. Researchers found that when Morganella morganii interacts with a common pollutant, it produces a molecule that ...

Research shows couples who live together share microbes, which can impact health in both positive and negative ways.