By Edward Carver Prochlorococcus, a genus of bacteria that’s key to oxygen production in the ocean, tends to disappear when ...

Scientists on the US West Coast say they discovered three previously unknown species of deep-sea spider that could have a ...

Consumer Reports is helping clear up confusion by taking a closer look at some controversial foods and offering tips for making informed choices. When Pilar Ortiz started experiencing discomfort and ...

The first homemade solution: equal parts vinegar and distilled water, with drops of essential oils for scent. The second homemade solution: a quarter cup of rubbing alcohol, half a teaspoon of castile ...

In Gram-negative bacteria, two distinct targeting routes assist in the proper localization of secreted and membrane proteins. Signal recognition particle (SRP) mainly targets ribosome-bound ...

Grist reports that climate change is loading rice—the beloved grain that feeds more than half of the world's population—with ...

Probiotics (live bacteria that provide health benefits to the digestive tract) given to newborns as a supplement or added to infant formula in the first six months of life may slightly reduce the ...

Several beaches in West Haven were closed because of elevated bacteria levels. Officials said they will notify the public ...

Biofilms are conglomerates of bacteria and other organisms, which are feared in medicine as well as other areas because they ...

Other gut problems can cause pain or bleeding or threaten your long-term health. An out-of-balance gut can throw off your immune system and contribute to everything from obesity to diabetes to mood ...

In more good news, probiotics have been shown to reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases and boost overall mood. “This ...

Despite its fishy name, Salmonella has no connection to the underwater creature salmon. Rather, the story behind the bacteria ...