Microbes are everywhere, even inside of our bodies. The gut microbiome has been shown to have a powerful influence on biology, and can even affect the brain. Scientists have been learning more about ...

It’s long been thought that only an unusual type of kidney stone has any connection to bacteria, and that the vast majority of kidney stones, which are caused by calcium oxalate crystals, don’t host ...

Peking University, September 2, 2025: A groundbreaking study by researchers from Wuhan University, York University (UK), and Peking University has uncovered how Escherichia coli (E. coli) persister ...

Microbiology investigates the mighty, minute organisms – including bacteria, archaea, algae, fungi, protozoa and viruses – that play an essential role in our health and ecosystems around the globe.

Plastic pollution, biodegradable materials and sustainable manufacturing are becoming major priorities for scientists ...

Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria that constantly “sense” their surroundings to survive and thrive. New research shows that beneficial gut microbes, especially common Clostridia bacteria, can ...

A certain bacterium that is capable of being guided to transform waste into an industrial chemical currently sourced from ...

Bacteria can begin to transfer to food dropped on the floor in less than one second, according to research from New Brunswick, N.J.-based Rutgers University, effectively disproving the so-called “five ...

A new study detected both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria in tattoo and permanent makeup inks. Researchers have detected anaerobic and aerobic bacteria in commercial tattoo and permanent makeup inks.

Welcome to the Department of Microbiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham! We are thrilled to have you visit our website and learn more about our department's exciting research, educational ...