Some bacterial species possess an astonishing ability: They use Earth's magnetic field to orient themselves. To better ...

In A Nutshell Researchers in Japan identified two common gut bacteria, Akkermansia muciniphila and Bacteroides ...

Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria that constantly “sense” their surroundings to survive and thrive. New research shows that beneficial gut microbes, especially common Clostridia bacteria, can ...

A newly discovered bacterial duo may be the hidden cause of chronic constipation. The two microbes break down the colon’s protective mucus layer, leaving stool dry and hard — a problem traditional ...

A study from University of Michigan researchers may provide an explanation for why some patients with Crohn's disease continue to experience symptoms, even in the absence of inflammation. The ...

Bacteria in food can make you seriously ill, which is why it is so important for the facilities that produce your food to ensure proper hygiene in their production lines. A new doctoral thesis from ...

The bacteria, discovered by scientists deep inside a cave set into a Romanian mountain range, has 100 genes that would grant ...