A new study of the microbial ecosystem in sourdough finds that using different types of flour fosters distinct bacterial communities, and that these differences contribute to the variation of ...

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Poor sanitation, stress and disrupted diets can reshape gut bacteria in refugees, showing how social conditions can leave ...

The gut microbiome is intimately linked to human health and weight. Differences in the gut microbiome—the bacteria and fungi ...

Features Mike Lookinland and Billy Barty! In this educational film, two aliens, Bleck and Double Gleck from the galaxy of Quadro CIA, visit Earth to learn about germs and how humans defend against ...

Cellulitis may have different symptoms depending on the type of bacteria involved and where on your body it affects. These factors may influence which antibiotics a doctor prescribes to treat ...

New research suggests gum disease prevention may rely on disrupting bacterial communication instead of killing microbes, ...

In 10 flights over Japan, researchers found a host of bacteria and fungi. These high-altitude germs could help spread disease around the world. By Carl Zimmer Carl Zimmer has written about airborne ...