An outbreak that could have long-term effects on the children’s health is raising awareness about the risk of bacterial infection from water at the dentist’s office.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — In the quest to take the “forever” out of “forever chemicals,” bacteria might be our ally. Most remediation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) involves adsorbing and ...

In a clinical trial, the first of its kind, physicians explore whether directly applying a “good” strain of bacteria to the skin can heal eczema.

Scientists in Australia have developed a smart, bacteria-repelling coating based on resilin the ultra-elastic protein that gives fleas their legendary jumping power. When applied to surfaces like ...

Researchers found bacterial cells so large they are easily visible to the naked eye, challenging ideas about how large microbes can get. Skip to content Skip to site index.

Gardening is generally a healthy and pleasurable hobby or occupation. However, any activity carries some risk – and gardening is no exception. Potting mix is known to carry harmful bacteria and ...

Bacterial vaginosis is most likely a sexually transmitted infection, according to a new study. By Alisha Haridasani Gupta Bacterial vaginosis is a poorly understood infection that affects one in ...

Bacteria in Antarctica have been discovered with genes that give them natural antibiotic and antimicrobial resistance and have the potential to spread out of the polar regions, according to ...

Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have developed a test, called the Gut Microbiome Health Index, that can predict a person’s general health status by measuring the levels of 50 gut microbial species.