A new study reveals that bacteria can survive antibiotic treatment through two fundamentally different "shutdown modes," not ...

A new study of the microbial ecosystem in sourdough finds that using different types of flour fosters distinct bacterial communities, and that these differences contribute to the variation of ...

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In 10 flights over Japan, researchers found a host of bacteria and fungi. These high-altitude germs could help spread disease around the world. By Carl Zimmer Carl Zimmer has written about airborne ...

Features Mike Lookinland and Billy Barty! In this educational film, two aliens, Bleck and Double Gleck from the galaxy of Quadro CIA, visit Earth to learn about germs and how humans defend against ...

Researchers have discovered specific gut bacteria associated with obesity, while some appear to be protective against it. The specific types of bacteria associated with obesity differed between men ...

The gut microbiome is intimately linked to human health and weight. Differences in the gut microbiome—the bacteria and fungi ...