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 ...

A breakthrough in microbiome research could change how colorectal cancer is detected—no colonoscopy required. Scientists used AI to map gut bacteria at an unprecedented level of detail, revealing ...

A single protein bolted to the inner membrane of a bacterial cell can shred a virus’s DNA before that genetic material ever ...

A simple DNA-based add-on therapy could breathe new life into old antibiotics and slow the relentless rise of drug-resistant ...

HANGZHOU, ZHENJIANG, CHINA, April 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global medical community has observed a significant ...

Bacteria can chemically bond per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS or “forever chemicals,” directly into their cell membranes, according to a peer-reviewed study led by ...

Periodontitis is a common condition that can affect much more than just oral health. Scientists at Fraunhofer have discovered a compound that ...

A long-term genomic study reveals that cholera bacteria are engaged in a dynamic evolutionary struggle with viruses that infect them, influencing both disease severity and global spread.

At first sight, stromatolites may seem unremarkable. The stromatolite formations found in Shark Bay, Western Australia, do ...

Doctors were stumped by an Oregon man’s deterioration. Then an infectious disease specialist had an aha moment.

The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation has named 13 new Damon Runyon Fellows, exceptional postdoctoral scientists conducting basic and translational cancer research in the laboratories of leading ...

Your body often speaks in quiet tones—fatigue and bloating can hint at an underlying immune imbalance that starts in the gut.