The Latest Breaking News from Bacteria

What do you think of when it comes to extra terrestrial life? Most popular sci-fi books and TV shows suggest humanoid beings could live on other planets. But when astronomers are searching for extra-terrestrial life, it is usually in the form of emissions from bacteria or other tiny organisms.

Outdoor shoes carry bacteria, allergens and toxic chemicals – many of which are linked to serious health concerns, Manal Mohammed writes

What you eat is likely the best reflection of your gut health, says top nutrition expert Tim Spector.

Fermentation is a process where microorganisms like bacteria and yeast work together to break down complex carbohydrates and protein into simpler, more digestible forms.

We’ve long known that environmental factors – from humidity and temperature to trace chemical vapours – can influence how pathogens, such as viruses, bacteria and fungi, behave once released into the air. These tiny droplets of respiratory fluid, or aerosols, carry viruses and bacteria and can float for minutes or…

Scientists are one step closer to understanding bioluminescent seas thanks to a new database spanning centuries.

Cases of the highly contagious bacterial infection are rising across the US as vaccine rates decline

Doctors in the U.K. have warned gynecologists of the risks of necrotizing fasciitis in the external genitalia after seeing several cases.

Of the gut-healthy foods to choose from, here are science-backed options to help give your gut microbiome a health boost.

These tips on how to clean your laundry room will banish grime

Someone asked “Scientists, what's a discovery that should have blown people's minds but somehow got a collective shrug from the world?” and people shared their best examples.