Scientists have uncovered a surprising way to influence the bacteria living in our mouths — not by killing them, but by interrupting how they “talk” to each other. Researchers found that dental plaque ...

Antibiotics are designed to kill harmful bacteria and help the body recover from infection. But some antibiotics may also push bacteria to release tiny particles that can make inflammation worse.

Just three days earlier, the man was otherwise healthy and active on the coast. But at one point when he jumped into the ...

A drug-resistant bacterial infection has been on the rise in the U.S. in recent years, according to an alert from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Shigella, a gram-negative ...

Researchers at UC San Diego have figured out how to get bacteria to produce xanthommatin, the pigment that lets octopuses and squids camouflage. By linking the pigment’s production to bacterial ...

Scientists have long known that our skin is home to vast communities of bacteria, fungi and viruses. But knowing which microbes are present only tells part of the story. What matters just as much is ...

A popular makeup remover has been recalled after the product tested positive for bacteria. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Neutrogena's parent company Kenvue Brands LLC has voluntarily ...

Raw cheese that is suspected in an E.coli outbreak this year has tested positive for the bacteria. Last month, the FDA and CDC began investigating Raw Farm, LLC for a possible link to a multi-state ...

A recent study published in Cell Reports Medicine has identified distinct microbial signatures within the oral cavity and gut that serve as robust biomarkers for the early detection of gastric cancer ...

Montana State Prison’s drinking water has routinely tested positive for coliform, a bacteria found in fecal matter, and the facility has received numerous drinking water violations over the past three ...