A team of chemists, microbiologists and ecologists has designed a molecular probe (a molecule designed to detect proteins or ...

Neutrophils are the most abundant type of immune cell and serve as the immune system's first responders. One of their key ...

He and a colleague proved a theory advanced by the Nobel Prize winners James Watson and Francis Crick, who discovered DNA’s ...

That comforting morning cup of coffee is more than just a wake-up call; it's a complex brew that interacts with your body at ...

This is because your gut is home to trillions of bacteria – in fact, bacterial cells in your body outnumber human cells by ...

Humans have been getting infected by ancient bacteria and viruses for at least 37,000 years. Now, for the first time, ...

Mitochondria are not just the powerhouses of the cell – they are the immune system’s watchtowers, alert to even the faintest metabolic signals of bacterial invaders. As researchers’ understanding of ...

In the vast and often unseen world of microscopic life, a recent discovery may force scientists to rethink what it means to ...

A study of twins reveals two gut bacteria linked to multiple sclerosis, offering new targets for future treatments.

A herbal mouthwash selectively killed off bad bacteria in the mouth while preserving the good strains, according to a new ...