Genome analysis of Lactobacillus bacteria finds that they make up 25 distinct groups
These bacteria are important for gut health as well as in foods like kimchi, sauerkraut, and yogurt
Meet Rebecca Lancefield, the revolutionary microbiologist whose work paved the way for antibiotics
The sage of Streptococcus wouldn't take "you don't belong here" for an answer
Certain vaginal bacteria could help protect women from STIs
Some species of Lactobacillus appear to be protective against chlamydia
The second big wave of crop domestication is happening within our lifetimes
The first steps towards microbial agronomy are being taken in an oasis in the desert
When your gut bacteria talk, your brain listens and replies
It's a conversation, one that may alter immune response and disease progression
When antibiotics stopped working, these viruses saved a girl's life
Phage therapy is attracting renewed interest in treating highly resistant infections
It's time to highlight our fungus friends in our microbiomes
Our gut microbiomes contain fungi and protists, not just bacteria - so why don't we study them?
Knowing more about how sneeze droplets spray can help prevent disease
Big and small droplets have different physics and even different pathogenic potential
Bacteria from our guts have the tools to solve blood bank shortages
The discovery of a new enzyme system that can convert type A blood into type O blood could ease strain on universal donors and transform healthcare
Scientists have engineered a self-destruct button in bacteria
Sneaky molecular biology tricks bacteria into killing themselves, in place of antibiotics
Should you let your dog lick your face?
Dogs stick their noses in everything, but many people believe their saliva is beneficial
Scientists have learned to grow brain tissue to 100x (just add water)
A new technique to expand cells seems like science fiction: it lets researchers bypass laws of microscope physics
Why you shouldn't worry about the bacteria in your sponges
Remember that study about the 'dangerous' bacteria hiding in your kitchen sponge? Not so fast