The ratio of two types of bacteria in the gut microbiome may be able to predict disease severity in multiple sclerosis, ...

A 2019 study, published in Porphyromonas gingivalis—suggested the pathogen responsible for gum disease may be the culprit ...

Bacteremia, also known as blood poisoning, happens when bacteria enter the bloodstream and spread through the body. Normally, ...

Mouth microbes are related to several physical and psychological health issues. It's one more reason people should be careful ...

The goal of brushing one’s teeth is to have fresh breath and prevent cavities. But the effect of toothpaste on the complex ...

Using an innovative barcoding-style system developed with colleagues at Harvard University, Bachman, Holmes and their team were able to label bacteria with short snippets of DNA in mouse models and ...

In a major turn of events, scientists have discovered a previously unknown function of the immune system that could help ...

Scientists from the University of Colorado and other research institutions have found a possible link between gut bacteria ...

The immune system is a complex network of cells and chemicals that defend the body against harmful invaders like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. It includes various components such as ...

Mar. 3, 2025 — Researchers have shown how a low carbohydrate diet can worsen the DNA-damaging effects of some gut microbes to cause colorectal cancer. The study compared the effects of three ...

No matter how much we shower, spritz, and coat our bodies with powder, the sweaty summer days come with a little extra ...

Much like humans generate mountains of garbage, our cells are constantly discarding proteins that are damaged or no longer ...