Low-cost infection prevention and control measures present a valuable opportunity to mitigate the spread of Klebsiella pneumoniae, according to a new study led by researchers at Boston University ...

The massive sewage pipe that ruptured and leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into the Potomac River has returned to ...

Thousands of frozen blueberry desserts are being recalled in two states over fears they may be contaminated with a deadly bacterium. Oregon-based Willamette Valley Pie Company, LLC, is recalling more ...

Urban parks are a vital component of urban ecosystems and provide distinctive habitats for soil microorganisms. Yet ...

As mice age, changes in the microorganisms in their guts contribute to cognitive decline by altering signalling between the gut and brain.

It is possible that extremophile microbes lcould exist on icy moons and planets with conditions similar to subglacial waters or the ocean floor.

Deep-sea waters are warming due to heat waves and climate change, and it could spell trouble for the oceans' delicate chemical and biological balance. However, a study published in Proceedings of the ...

If confirmed in people, the finding might lead to gut-targeted therapies that could reverse cognitive decline.

The gut microbiome—the trillions of bacteria and other microbes that inhabit the gastrointestinal tract—drives a process vital for protecting the colon against tissue injury, according to the findings ...

Antibiotics are designed to wipe out infection-causing bacteria, but even a single course can leave a lasting mark on the gut ...