Next time you beat a virus, thank your microbial ancestors microbiologystudy
When you get infected with a virus, some of the first weapons your body deploys to fight it were passed […]
When you get infected with a virus, some of the first weapons your body deploys to fight it were passed […]
Bioengineers around the world have been working to create plastic-producing microbes that could replace the petroleum-based plastics industry. Now, researchers
A study in mice has found that the bacteria Bifidobacterium breve in the mother’s gut during pregnancy supports healthy brain
Artificial intelligence (AI) has exploded in popularity. It powers models that help us drive vehicles, proofread emails and even design
Handbasins are hotspots for dangerous microbes that can cause illnesses including pneumonia, Legionnaires’ disease and wound infections, a new study
A discovery by McGill-affiliated researchers could lead to more effective treatment of malaria and other parasitic diseases. When mice are
A new Cleveland Clinic study has identified diet-derived molecules called metabolites as main drivers of young-onset colorectal cancer risk, especially
The average human gut contains roughly 100 trillion microbes, many of which are constantly competing for limited resources. “It’s such
This week’s BMJ raises concerns over whether journal rankings (known as impact factors) are distorting publishing and science. The impact
More than a quarter of Australians over the age of 50 take cholesterol-lowering drugs to prevent heart disease and strokes,