When the balance of gut bacteria is disrupted, it can contribute to gastrointestinal issues such as irritable bowel syndrome ...

Scientists found that natural bacteria can eat methane, cut climate pollution, and turn waste gas into useful materials.

The right prep, drying, and breathable storage method can keep strawberries fresh for days longer by controlling moisture and ...

That simple handoff—retiring the raw-meat spoon once the food is safely cooked—prevents bacteria from being transferred to ...

More than 3.5 billion years ago, the Earth was not the hospitable world we know today. The atmosphere lacked oxygen, the seas ...

“Our results push back the association of T. pallidum with humans by thousands of years, possibly more than 10,000 years ago ...

Marine microbes cooperate far more than they compete, reshaping how scientists understand ocean ecosystems and climate ...

Chinese researchers who developed a new method to measure airborne microplastic pollution found more than they expected.

Invisible in their trillions, microbes dwell in our bodies, grow in soils, live on trees and are integral to planetary health ...

Space-evolved viruses show enhanced killing power against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, offering new pathways for phage ...

Oxygen concentrator bubblers and tubing need regular cleaning, and make sure to use distilled water, writes columnist.

Most coral disease detection today relies on visual surveys by divers, often identifying disease only after significant damage has occurred. This limits the ability of scientists and reef managers to ...