Microbiome
Microplastics Linked to Changes in Seabirds’ Guts
Birds that ingested more microplastics had more microbes linked to diseases and antibiotic resistance in a new study
Probiotics May Help Corals Fight a Dangerous Disease Off Florida’s Coast
The new treatment shows promise in lab experiments
Could Gut Bacteria Impact Your Motivation to Exercise?
In a study of mice, researchers show their microbiomes play a role in how much they run and how quickly they grow fatigued
Gut Bacteria Might Shape Social Behavior
A study of zebrafish reveals the mix of microbes in the intestinal tract could influence brain development
Doppelgängers Don't Just Look Alike—They Also Share DNA
New research finds genetic and lifestyle similarities between unrelated pairs of "virtual twins"
New Study Links Cat Hormones and Gut Microbiomes to Their Social Behavior
Felines with lower cortisol, oxytocin and testosterone levels are more tolerant of other cats
How Much Longer Will Roquefort Reign as the King of Cheese?
In France, makers of the odorous food are singing the blues
The Secret World of a Termite's Gut Revealed in Award-Winning Video
The footage shows the symbiotic relationship between a termite and the protists that help digest their food
Scientists Extract 15,000-Year-Old Viruses From Tibetan Glacier
Researchers say the ancient pathogens are unlikely to cause humans any harm, but 28 out of the 33 viruses found are new to science
Thousands of Unknown Microbes Found in Subways Around the World
A team of more than 900 scientists and volunteers swabbed the surfaces of 60 public transit systems
Hidden Microbes and Fungi Found on the Surface of Leonardo da Vinci Drawings
Researchers used new DNA sequencing technology to examine the "bio-archives" of seven of the Renaissance master's sketches
Archaeologists Mine Medieval Toilets for Traces of Gut Microbiomes
New techniques could help researchers understand human diets in different times and places
What Quarantine Is Doing to Your Body's Wondrous World of Bacteria
The germs, fungi and mites that grow on our hands, face, armpits and elsewhere have become stranded during the age of social distancing
Why Scientists Created a 'Smart Toilet' That Recognizes Your Butt
The bidet-like suite of devices detects abnormalities in feces that could flag signs of certain cancers
Microbes Living in Deep Sea Rocks Spawn More Hope for Life on Mars
Starved of resources, these hardy bacteria still eke out a living, suggesting life forms could survive in the harsh habitats on other planets
Why Is Washing Your Hands So Important, Anyway?
A dive into the science behind why hand-washing and alcohol-based hand sanitizer work so well
How Sugar’s Bacteria Could Point the Way to More Efficient Agriculture
New research proves the power of beneficial bacteria and fungi that help sugarcane grow larger and rebound from stress faster
Human Genome Recovered From 5,700-Year-Old Chewing Gum
The piece of Birch tar, found in Denmark, also contained the mouth microbes of its ancient chewer, as well as remnants of food to reveal what she ate
By Studying Mouth Bacteria, Scientists Hope to Learn the Secrets of Microbiomes
Communities of bacteria and other microbes in the human mouth can help researchers learn how these groups of organisms affect human health
Babies Born by C-Section Have Different Gut Microbes Than Vaginally Delivered Infants
Method of delivery can influence the bacteria in infants' guts, according to a new study, but differences were found to disappear within nine months
