Ancient viral DNA in bacteria helps block new infections, offering a potential path to fight antibiotic resistance.

Different strains of bacteria found in the gut have long been known to influence mental health - a phenomenon known as the ...

Rats with faecal implants from exuberant toddlers were more willing to explore their surroundings ...

UCLA scientists found that gut bacteria in toddlers can shape emotional brain networks and may influence the risk of anxiety.

Scientists found that nearly every cancer harbors its own distinct community of microbes – tiny passengers that can influence ...

Rats given a faecal transplant from exuberant toddlers showed more exploratory behaviour, supporting the idea that gut ...

Hops bring two key attributes to beer: bitterness and aromas. Some hop-driven styles have a medium or pronounced bitterness ...

Life just got more difficult for those fighting antibiotic-resistant superbugs. Researchers at McGill University have ...

This important and compelling study establishes a robust computational and experimental framework for the large-scale identification of metallophore biosynthetic clusters. The work advances beyond ...

A newly discovered enzyme motif reveals how ocean microbes are evolving to digest plastic, potentially aiding future cleanup ...

The bacterium known as Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an unwelcome visitor in the human body. Serious infections can result when a ...

Antibiotic tolerance and persistence are emerging challenges in veterinary bacteriology, increasingly recognized as key factors underlying chronic and ...