Technique that inserts the genome of one bacterial species into the ‘dead’ cells of another could open doors for synthetic ...

Streptococcus pneumoniae is a main cause of bacterial pneumonia worldwide. It can also cause ear and sinus infections and, in ...

(Pascal/Flickr/public domain/CC0 1.0) A specific microbe found in the human gut appears to be able to boost muscle strength, ...

Researchers at Stockholm University have made unexpected discoveries regarding a significant, previously unexamined group of bacteria, with some sourced from Swedish lakes. The results illustrate the ...

The human body may seem like a single, self-contained system, but it actually hosts trillions of microscopic organisms. These ...

Maddy has a degree in biochemistry from the University of York and specializes in reporting on health, medicine, and genetics. Maddy has a degree in biochemistry from the University of York and ...

Scientists have discovered a species of bacteria that can act as electric wiring, according to a new study. The bacteria, named Ca. Electrothrix yaqonensis, could usher in a "new era of bioelectronic ...

Scientists simulated an asteroid impact, and Deinococcus radiodurans’ cell membranes made it through. This suggests that life ...

The trillions of microbes living in the human gut are increasingly recognised as important partners in human health.

You might also share various microscopic organisms residing on and in you. This community of microorganisms, which consists ...

Three species of bacteria in combination are capable of breaking down PAE diethyl phthalate, an important component in ...

When living with a partner, you might be sharing more than just the same home, lifestyle, and interests. You might also share ...