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

The Food and Drug Administration on Friday moved to limit the use of fluoride supplements used to strengthen children’s teeth, the latest action by Health Secretary Robert ...

Flanders Institute for Biotechnology (VIB), biologist Jessie Vandierendonck has been investigating new, alternative ...

The bacteria enter a dormant state under nutrient starvation and desiccation. This ability allows it to survive the harsh conditions in the clean room. And what’s concerning is that once they enter ...

Rats given a faecal transplant from exuberant toddlers showed more exploratory behaviour, supporting the idea that gut ...

Dermatologists explain how to prep, heal, and protect your tattoos. Plus, what to avoid so that your ink stays vibrant, healthy, and sharp for years.

The microbiome-the trillions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that live quietly in our body-plays a crucial role in shaping ...

Melting Arctic ice is revealing a hidden ecosystem where bacteria convert nitrogen gas into nutrients, fueling algae growth.

If you own a dog, your yard probably has landmines. But beyond being an eyesore (and a shoe hazard), dog poop can be ...

One in six laboratory-confirmed bacteria in 2023 proved resistant to antibiotic treatment, according to the World Health ...

Researchers confirmed that sperm accumulate mutations over the years, increasing the risk of transmitting diseases to ...

Researchers at the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO) added specialised bacteria to a reactor and watched as carbon dioxide and hydrogen transformed into nearly pure methane, exceeding ...