Researchers have developed a powerful new tool that can track how microbes spread between people with unprecedented precision ...

Researchers led by Henry Daniell of the School of Dental Medicine have shown that extracts from bioengineered chewing gum ...

A common gut bacterium may be implicated in lupus kidney disease, and could potentially alter the diagnosis and treatment of ...

Much of the beauty—and challenge—of biology lies in its complexity. That's especially true in the microbial world, where ...

A gut bacterium may be quietly fueling depression through an unexpected chemical twist. Researchers found that when Morganella morganii interacts with a common pollutant, it produces a molecule that ...

Scientists have developed a new way to fight gum disease without wiping out the mouth’s helpful bacteria—a major shift from traditional treatments. Instead of killing everything, this targeted ...

Traditional mouth care products like alcohol mouthwashes kill harmful bacteria, but also wipe out beneficial microbes that keep your teeth and gums healthy. While that ecosystem rebuilds itself from ...

A new North Carolina State University study examining the proteins found in fermented foods like yogurt, cheese and bread ...

A new study finds that bacteria can actively block the transfer of beneficial genes to neighboring cells, using specialized ...

A gut-lung connection influences susceptibility to infection by Acinetobacter baumannii, a leading cause of hospital-acquired ...

Researchers have identified a naturally occurring bacterium that can break down key compounds responsible for smoke taint in ...