Researchers have identified bacteria and bacterial biofilms embedded within calcium oxalate kidney stones, challenging the prevailing view that the most common stone type forms through chemistry and ...

Rivals or allies—how do bacteria and fungi interact in our bodies? Until now, bacteria on our mucous membranes were primarily considered to be antagonists of fungi, as they can inhibit their growth.

Bacteria in food can make you seriously ill, which is why it is so important for the facilities that produce your food to ensure proper hygiene in their production lines. A new doctoral thesis from ...

Inflammatory gut bacteria mimicking myelin may trigger and worsen multiple sclerosis. Immune cells mistakenly attack myelin due to structural similarities with bacterial proteins. Targeting gut ...

Introduction: Sarcopenia, which is defined as loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength, affects up to 70% of patients with liver cirrhosis. Since hibernating animals maintain muscle mass through ...

Scientists have uncovered a surprising link between specific gut bacteria and the body’s production of serotonin, a molecule essential for regulating intestinal activity. Credit: Shutterstock Gut ...

A novel treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is on the horizon, with the discovery that two specific gut microbes produce serotonin that protects against inflammation and damage. Scientists ...

An unprecedented bloom of toxin-producing bacteria continues to persist in the Hudson River off Ulster, Dutchess and Columbia counties. Called a harmful algal bloom - though it is made up of ...

You pick fresh produce thinking it’s healthy—but what if the section you trust most is actually risking your safety? Bacterial contamination on fruits and vegetables is a real concern, and not all ...