Not all microbes are villains—many are vital to keeping us healthy. Researchers have created a world-first database that ...

Breast milk contains living bacteria that transfer to babies' guts, helping build healthy digestion and immune systems.

Synaptic plasticity allows brains to learn, adapt, and rewire. It’s foundational to memory, problem-solving, and complex ...

Microbes are usually cast as villains, yet most of the microscopic life on and around us is quietly keeping us alive. From the bacteria lining your gut to the organisms drifting in city air, these ...

Share on Pinterest Researchers have developed a new antibiotic that effectively fights several bacteria while sparing helpful bacteria in the gut. Guido Mieth/Getty Images Antibiotics are valuable in ...

More study needs to be done to test out these findings in people WEDNESDAY, Nov. 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Pesticides used on commercial farms, and even your backyard flower bed, could be harming ...

Jennifer DeBruyn receives funding from the United States Department of Agriculture, National Science Foundation, Department of Justice, and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. Each human body ...

Each October, as the days shorten and the air grows crisp, millions of Americans prepare for the beloved -- and often sugar-fueled -- tradition of Halloween. From jack-o'-lanterns glowing on porches ...

Chemotherapy doesn’t just kill cancer cells. It also affects the microbes in the digestive tract. Researchers at UC San Francisco have discovered that some gut bacteria can reduce the side effects of ...

Credit: Getty Images. While most Halloween candies contain lots of sugar, some are better for your gut microbiome than others. The Conversation — Each October, as the days shorten and the air grows ...