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

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

Ancient viral DNA in bacteria helps block new infections, offering a potential path to fight antibiotic resistance.

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

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

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 ...

This important and compelling study establishes a robust computational and experimental framework for the large-scale identification of metallophore biosynthetic clusters. The work advances beyond ...

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When Napoleon’s once invincible army limped out of Russia in winter 1812, frostbite and hunger were merely half the story.

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The bacterium known as Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an unwelcome visitor in the human body. Serious infections can result when a ...