Scientists are discovering that the oral microbiome—home to hundreds of species of bacteria and fungi—may help predict ...

Scientists are uncovering a surprising way to influence bacteria—not by killing them, but by changing how they communicate.

Marine bacteria are key to determining whether carbon is recycled near the ocean surface or transported to deeper waters, but ...

When it comes to bacterial infections, bacterial meningitis may not be the most common one, but it is certainly among the most serious. "The most worrisome part of bacterial meningitis is the ...

Gut bacteria evolve rapidly in response to different diets, UCLA evolutionary biologists report in a new study. The ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Toothbrushes are supposed keep our mouths clean. But are we keeping our toothbrushes clean? 13News collected eight samples from families with different bathroom setups. Some stored ...

A listeria outbreak tied to deli meats has sickened nearly three dozen people across the country, killing two, officials said. Meanwhile, several varieties of bagged and bulk vegetables have recently ...

With the antibacterial system in place, researchers created precise bacterial patterns. They spread nanoparticle-coated bacteria on mixed cellulose ester membranes and exposed them to light through a ...

Bacterial endocarditis, or infective endocarditis, is a rare infection of the heart lining and valves. It is caused by a bacterial infection and results in flu-like symptoms. The condition may become ...

If you are the type of person who keeps one eye open while washing your face (the better to catch ghostly reflections in the mirror, of course), here’s another horrifying bathroom scenario you might ...

A study about office microwaves may have some people rethinking the leftover food they eat for lunch. Researchers examined the differences in bacteria present in domestic spaces such as a home; in ...