Single-celled organisms called archaea aren't generally thought to cause human disease, but one species has been implicated in colorectal cancer ...

Research shows gut microbiome could help eliminate persistent PFAS that linger in bodies for years, as scientists work to ...

Certain types of microbes found in the human gut can absorb toxic “forever chemicals” from their surroundings, a study has ...

Cambridge scientists have spotted gut bacteria that greedily soak up PFAS “forever chemicals,” then ferry them safely out of ...

PFAS have been linked with a range of health issues including decreased fertility, developmental delays in children, and a ...

University of Cambridge scientists discovered gut bacteria can absorb and remove up to 74% of toxic PFAS "forever chemicals" ...

Bacteria can be ruthless. A new study has shown that when their survival is threatened because of food scarcity, they will ...

Researchers have found a natural mouthwash that seems to kill off nasty germs while nurturing friendly microbes.

Bacteria are ubiquitous microscopic organisms capable of rapid growth. While beneficial strains like lactic acid bacteria ...

New research shows that certain bacteria in the microbiome soak up "forever chemicals," or PFAS. The findings raise the possibility that probiotics could help remove some PFAS from our bodies.

The microorganisms in our homes, where we spend a large amount of time, can play an important role in our health, Gilbert ...

Each week, health department teams across Virginia take to local beaches to search for a culprit that could dampen a day of ...