New research shows how a calm mind could start in your stomach, not your head SINGAPORE — Mental health disorders are on the ...

The possibility of a brain microbiome has scientists engaged in a discussion about the possible role of bacteria in ...

Scientists are studying the vaginal microbiome in populations all around the world to see how it might differ in different ...

A new study reveals that gut microbes influence anxiety-related brain activity through microbial metabolites called indoles.

You’ve probably heard of the gut microbiome — the ecosystem of bacteria, fungi and viruses that help you get nutrients from ...

Scientists and entrepreneurs have big goals for tiny organisms, from feeding people in war zones to curbing climate impacts.

Researchers reveal that gut microbiota influence the effectiveness of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) in cancer treatment ...

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

Disinfectants induce oxidative damage in bacteria, but a single mutation triggers the expression of genes that help the ...

The current study, led by researchers at the University of Exeter in the UK, suggests that by promoting certain bacteria in the mouth we could potentially delay cognitive decline. This could be ...

To minimize the risk of bacterial survival in microwaves, it is important to practise proper hygiene and maintenance.