Rats with faecal implants from exuberant toddlers were more willing to explore their surroundings ...

A protein determines the shape of bacteria. Bacteria come in a wide variety of shapes, which are important for their fitness in their respective ecological niches. However, despite intensive research, ...

Scientists found that nearly every cancer harbors its own distinct community of microbes – tiny passengers that can influence how tumors start, spread, and respond to treatment, paving the way for a ...

UCLA scientists found that gut bacteria in toddlers can shape emotional brain networks and may influence the risk of anxiety.

A newly discovered enzyme motif reveals how ocean microbes are evolving to digest plastic, potentially aiding future cleanup ...

Interactions between soil properties, organic acid levels, and phoD and pqqC gene abundance. Red represents a positive correlation, the larger the value the more correlated it is. Conversely, blue ...

Life just got more difficult for those fighting antibiotic-resistant superbugs. Researchers at McGill University have ...