Scientists have infected bacteria with a virus aboard the International Space Station to see how they would interact in ...

Human breast milk contains its own microbial ecosystem, and new research suggests these microbes may help seed an infant’s gut. Most discussions of breast milk highlight nutrients, antibodies, and the ...

Near-weightless conditions can mutate genes and alter the physical structures of bacteria and phages, disrupting their normal ...

Any humans experiencing symptoms should seek medical care immediately and pet owners should watch for vomiting and jaundice.

Chemotherapy commonly damages the intestinal lining, a well-known side effect. But this injury does not remain confined to ...

A bacterial defense system called SPARDA employs kamikaze-like tactics to protect cells and could be useful in future ...

Light is a universal stimulus that influences all living things. Cycles of light and dark help set the biological clocks for ...

An office staple could be harboring a gross secret. Many may turn down tap water, but new research shows it could be the ...

While mirror bacteria may sound like a fun time, a group of 40 renowned scientists conclude it is probably not worth the risk.

For more than a century, food scientists have searched for ways to satisfy a sweet tooth without the health risks tied to ...

These bacteria don’t eat food or breathe air like we do. All they need is to complete a circuit; that’s enough for them to ...

Hippie college town Berkeley is sounding the alarm over a frightening outbreak of leptospirosis near a homeless encampment in ...