Bacteria that colonize tiny plastic fragments drifting through the atmosphere can significantly enhance those particles’ ability to trigger ice crystal formation inside clouds, according to research ...

Microbial bioelectronic sensors use living bacteria that can create an electrical signal in response to the presence of a ...

A study on wild northern cardinals shows that stress can change gut microbes and affect bird health in measurable ways.

A high-fat diet can cause the intestinal lining to weaken, allowing live gut bacteria to travel directly to the brain in mice ...

Flour choice shapes the bacteria in sourdough starters, even though the same yeast dominates across all types.

Scientists discover immune genes influence which gut bacteria live in animals by studying a tiny island bird population.

Researchers have discovered specific gut bacteria associated with obesity, while some appear to be protective against it. The specific types of bacteria associated with obesity differed between men ...