A new study has found that certain bacteria were associated with better memory and attention, while others were linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Bacteria in the gut have been implicated in autoimmune diseases, like lupus, that don't primarily affect the gastrointestinal ...

Harvard researchers have found that M. morganii may contribute to depression by producing an inflammatory molecule.

The toothlike structures represent a step toward bioengineered replacements for dental implants, say researchers behind the work.

A new study finds that sharks and rays harbor several harmful bacteria, some resistant to antibiotics, raising concerns over their impact on public health.

Microbes that reside peaceably in the nasal passageways and on the skin can be harnessed for taking drugs to target cells.

A new Weizmann Institute study identified all of the proteins in a stool sample – those from the microbiome, the human body and food – revealing the hidden secrets of the intestines and their impact o ...

The National Institutes of Health has awarded a $20.6 million grant over five years to establish one of five Human Virome Characterization Centers, or HVCCs, leveraging UCLA leadership and the ...

Weighing in at nearly 2 kilos, our gut bacteria seem to play an even bigger role than was previously thought. These bacteria ...

You cannot get Lyme disease if you come into contact with someone’s sneeze, cough, or blood. Learn when it is contagious and ...

Wisconsin is among 10 states to report human cases of the H5N1 virus so far, with more than half reported in California.

New research found that a three-day “juice cleanse” wasn’t as beneficial for oral and gut microbiomes as eating a plant-based ...