Can you imagine feeling good about your body being home to trillions of bacteria and viruses—as well as life-giving "invisible friend" microbes in the air, soil and water? Before you say yuck, this ...

Not all microbes are villains—many are vital to keeping us healthy. Researchers have created a world-first database that tracks beneficial bacteria and natural compounds linked to immune strength, ...

Medically reviewed by Sohaib Imtiaz, MD Fermented foods like yogurt, sauerkraut, and kombucha are packed with good bacteria ...

A study found that early-life epigenetic changes and gut microbiome development are closely linked and may shape the risk of ...

Viruses and bacteria get a bad rap around the world but now Flinders University experts are identifying the positive 'upside' of powerful benefits that microbes have on human health. Flinders ...

Researchers found that beneficial gut bacteria and ocean microbes use nearly identical molecular systems to break down ...

"Most fermented foods also contain probiotics, which are the good bacteria that support our gut health." ...

When dentists look inside your mouth, they’re not just looking for cavities. They’re looking for gum disease and oral cancers, as well as assessing the overall health of the millions of bacteria, ...

Microbiomes influence how efficiently a child’s body extracts and uses nutrients from food for growth and development.

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 ...

Microbes essential for human health have proven resilient against the extreme forces of space travel, offering hope for maintaining astronaut well-being on future long-duration missions. When you ...

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