In the ongoing development of cancer immunotherapy, as well as our still developing understanding of the human immune system, ...

Spending time with close companions might do more than strengthen bonds—it could also reshape your gut bacteria. In a study ...

Share on Pinterest The collections of bacteria in the gut may play a role in the regulation of stress responses, an animal study suggests. Image credit: Justin Lewis/Getty Images. Experts are ...

Consumption of soft drinks, supplemented with white sugar, alters the DNA of gut bacteria and affects the host immune system. The good news? These effects are reversible. The findings by researchers ...

Bacteria don’t quietly die when exposed to antibiotics – they actively respond in ways that in turn change how your body ...

When living with a partner, you might be sharing more than just the same home, lifestyle and interests. You might also share various microscopic organisms residing on and in you. This community of ...

Scientists have made an important discovery that could change how doctors understand two serious brain diseases: Amyotrophic ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Tony St. Leger, University of Pittsburgh (THE CONVERSATION) You may be familiar with ...

Parkinson’s disease is a long-term condition that affects the brain and makes it harder for people to control their movements. It often begins slowly, with small signs such as shaking hands, stiff ...