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Scientists found an unexpected viral hitchhiker lurking inside a common gut bacterium – and it was twice as prevalent in people with colorectal cancer.

Researchers have just identified a powerful new antibiotic – in a significant discovery made not by breaking new ground, but by revisiting familiar territory. The compound, pre-methylenomycin C ...

We want to give our families healthy foods, but some of our everyday favorites might be hiding bacteria that could make us sick. The CDC says tens of millions of Americans get sick from contaminated ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Newfound bits of DNA in the human oral microbiome may be linked to the function of the immune ...

When you go to the gym, you're probably somewhat aware of how many germs are creeping around the place, from benches and free weights to machines and treadmills. But another item you use at the gym ...

The biosynthesis pathway of methylenomcyin A as discovered in this experiment. The new precursors, especialliy pre-methylenomycin C lactone, show increased potency against Gram-positive bacterial ...

Scientists have discovered a strange tubular structure inside Profftella, a symbiotic bacterium in the Asian citrus psyllid. These long, helical tubes, filled with ribosomes, show a complexity not ...

Findings from a recent study found that bacteria from the mouth can hide inside artery plaque for years without causing problems. When these bacteria “wake up,” they can trigger swelling and weaken ...

One woman's warning about a little-known food contamination called “rope spoilage” has gone viral, and left viewers nervously inspecting their baked goods. Featured Video In a widely shared video, ...