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

Toddler gut bacteria can influence curiosity and motivation in rats, revealing how early microbes may shape exploration and ...

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

Escherichia coli (E. coli), a type of bacteria commonly found in the human gut, could spread as quickly as swine flu, new ...

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

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

Early gut microbiome composition may influence how emotion-related brain circuits develop, affecting risk for internalizing ...

What if bacteria are conscious? New research suggests all life experiences awareness through unique lenses—and humans can ...

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

While gut bacteria play an essential (if not always socially tactful) role in human nutrition, a wealth of recent research ...

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 ...

The microbes that take hold in our bodies during early life have long-term effects on our brain health. Helen Thomson ...