Scientists at Arizona State University have uncovered surprising new ways bacteria move, even without their usual whip-like propellers called flagella. In one study, E. coli and salmonella were found ...

Every animal carries a microscopic community of bacteria, fungi, and other microbes that play a critical role in health. These gut microbes help regulate the immune system, support digestion, and even ...

Almost everyone carries microscopic mites on their skin. They live inside pores and hair follicles, feeding on skin oils and ...

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When the digestive system fails to absorb fructose, the lingering sugar disrupts the gut microbiome. A recent study reveals this bacterial shift sparks low-grade, body-wide inflammation that can alter ...

In physics, the mesoscale lies between the microscopic and the macroscopic. It is not just the domain of tiny living ...

A sustainable city handles its water resources properly. As water becomes increasingly difficult to manage, environmentally ...

Millions of unknown microbial genes discovered in Antarctica’s ocean reveal a hidden ecosystem that may influence carbon cycling and climate.

Learn how bacteria inside marine snow may dissolve shell minerals and influence how the ocean stores carbon.

Aging may affect the gut in unexpected ways, but the microbes living there could hold clues to reversing some of those effects. New research shows how younger microbial communities may help restore ...

Microplastics in soil can create tiny microbial hotspots, potentially reshaping soil health and the long-term sustainability ...