Bacteria
Probiotics May Help Corals Fight a Dangerous Disease Off Florida’s Coast
The new treatment shows promise in lab experiments
These Flesh-Eating Bacteria Are Thriving Because of Climate Change
New research finds that infections caused by Vibrio vulnificus have increased over the last 30 years and expanded to new geographic areas
Man's Rare Tickborne Illness Was Caused by an Unexpected Bacteria
Until now, the bacteria from a lone star tick had not been reported to cause tickborne relapsing fever
Shoes Carry Poop Bacteria Into NYC Buildings, Study Finds
With "absolutely astonishing" amounts of fecal bacteria on city sidewalks, an expert recommends removing shoes before entering homes
The Science Behind Your Cheese
The food is not just a tasty snack—it’s an ecosystem
Gut Bacteria Might Shape Social Behavior
A study of zebrafish reveals the mix of microbes in the intestinal tract could influence brain development
See the Highest-Resolution Footage of the Titanic Ever Captured
Commercial exploration company OceanGate Expeditions recorded the 8K clip during its 2022 expedition to the wreck of the ill-fated luxury liner
Human Pathogens Are Hitching a Ride on Floating Plastic
Studies show that various harmful bacteria cling to microplastics in seawater
First Images of Mysterious 'Milky Seas' Captured
Bioluminescent bacteria are likely responsible for this rare luminous event covering thousands of square miles of ocean
World’s Largest Bacterium Discovered in Caribbean Mangrove Swamps
The bacterium is the size of an eyelash and visible to the naked eye
Ancient Strain of E. Coli Found in 16th-Century Mummy
Researchers identified the bacterium in fragments from a gallstone
These Salt Flats in Puerto Rico Are Cotton-Candy Pink
The distinct color of Las Salinas comes from a combination of algae, bacteria, salt and water
Untold Stories of American History
The Woman Who Fought to End the 'Pernicious' Scourge of Kissing
New understandings of how disease spread informed Imogene Rechtin's ill-fated 1910 campaign to ban a universal human practice
Researchers Use Algae to Power a Computer for Months
The experiment suggests that cyanobacteria 'batteries' could run small devices
Your Kitchen Sponge Is a Better Home for Bacteria Than a Petri Dish
Its porous structure provides the ideal physical environment for different kinds of bacteria to thrive, according to new research
'Bacteria Poop' Is Breaking Down Henry VIII's Favorite Ship
When the ship sunk in 1545, marine bacteria started eating away at the hull
A Marine Bacteria Species Shows Promise for Curing an Aggressive Brain Cancer
A new glioblastoma drug is derived from a microbe found in the ocean at depths of up to 6,500 feet
Human Cells Ward Off Bacterial Invaders With a Protein That Behaves Like Soap
Researchers discover that immune cells aren’t the body’s only line of defense against bacterial pathogens
Oldest Strain of Plague Bacteria Found in 5,000-Year-Old Human Remains
Unlike the 'Black Death' in the 14th century, the ancient infection probably did not spread quickly between people
Italian Art Restorers Used Bacteria to Clean Michelangelo Masterpieces
Researchers deployed microbes to remove stains and grime from the marble sculptures in Florence's Medici Chapels
