The Latest Breaking News from Bacteria

You’d be surprised at what might be growing inside your water bottle.

Surge in tropical bacterial infection since beginning of wet season possibly linked to recent heavy rainfall, Cairns doctor says

Lakes, natural and man-made, provide water, food and habitats for wildlife, as well as supporting local economies. Around the world, though, there’s a growing threat to lakes: toxic bacteria which turn the water green.

Genital microbiome or ‘sexome’ leaves specific signature even when barrier protection is used, which could be traced in absence of DNA material

Several brands of canned tuna sold at stores including Trader Joe's, Costco and H-E-B have been recalled because they might be contaminated with the type of bacteria that causes botulism

Most major biological molecules, including all proteins, DNA and RNA, point in one direction or another. In other words, they are chiral, or handed. Like how your left glove fits only your left hand and your right glove your right hand, chiral molecules can interact only with other molecules of…

Many of us pay attention to the foods we’re putting in our bodies – asking ourselves whether they’re nutritious and healthy for us. But have you ever stopped to ask yourself how fast this food is moving through your gut? The answer to this question is actually really important, as…

Scientists are studying the vaginal microbiome in populations all around the world to see how it might differ in different people and in health and disease.

Scientists in Nigeria found the insects carry infections resistant to last-resort antibiotics, adding to fears about superbugs

Could the bacteria in your mouth predict whether you are at risk of dementia? Emerging research suggests that the bacteria living on your tongue and gums may affect how the brain works and how it changes as we age. In turn, this could affect whether someone ages normally or develops…

Every time you step into your kitchen, you make choices that affect your health. You might trust big brands to follow strict food safety protocols but are you doing enough at home to prevent contamination?