The human gut is home to diverse microbes and has one of the highest density of microbes on Earth. The trillions of microbes that live within us are incredibly important for human health. Yet, we know ...

Scientists have developed a new technology to efficiently isolate a specific subset of gut bacteria from fecal samples that are recognized by IgA antibodies. These 'IgA-coated' bacteria are associated ...

Microbes have been discovered alive inside 2-billion-year-old rock, offering a rare window into Earth’s deep past. Found in the Bushveld Igneous Complex (BIC) of South Africa, these microscopic ...

Scientists discover immune genes influence which gut bacteria live in animals by studying a tiny island bird population.

Cambridge, Mass. – April 16, 2009 – A reservoir of briny liquid buried deep beneath an Antarctic glacier supports hardy microbes that have lived in isolation for millions of years, researchers report ...

Microbial bioelectronic sensors use living bacteria that can create an electrical signal in response to the presence of a ...

Live bacteria from the digestive system can travel directly into the brain when the intestinal barrier is weakened. This ...