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

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

Antibiotics are a crucial tool in the fight against bacterial infections. But the World Health Organization has long warned ...

In short, while bacteria may not have “sex lives” in the way humans do, their frequent DNA exchanges play a crucial role in ...

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

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 ...

It is well known that consuming sugary drinks increases the risk of diabetes, but the mechanism behind this relationship is ...

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 ...