When Kostas Konstantinidis proved that many bacteria—like plants and animals—are organized into species, he upended a ...

Scientists uncover a surprising link between mouth bacteria and brain health, revealing how your mouth may influence ...

New research reveals that bacteria form species and maintain cohesion through frequent DNA exchange within species. This ...

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Uncover the surprising effects of juice cleanses on oral and gut bacteria. A new study reveals the impact of juice-based ...

A study by Georgia Tech researchers finds that bacteria maintain species cohesion through homologous recombination, a form of ...

Antibiotic resistance can develop to new antibiotics even before they reach the market, undermining their future ...

A Swedish study of nearly 9,000 individuals explores the connection between gut bacteria and heart health, revealing that ...

A carnation-like nanostructure could someday be used in bandages to promote wound healing. Researchers report in ACS Applied ...

Altered vaginal flora may also lead to development of bacterial vaginosis (due to Gardenella sp.) Probiotics can help prevent ...

When Kostas Konstantinidis proved that many bacteria - like plants and animals - are organized into species, he upended a ...