An experiment in lab mice found that certain human gut bacteria can absorb PFAS, commonly called "forever chemicals," until ...

Gut bacteria are known to be a key factor in many health-related concerns. However, the number and variety of them is vast, ...

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have the nickname 'forever chemicals' thanks to their persistence in the ...

Designing more useful bacteria Researchers create virus-resistant, safely restrained E. coli for medical, industrial applications Date: March 15, 2023 ...

A study in Frontiers in Oral Health from the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine found that a naturopathic mouthwash containing ...

The bacteria produce biodegradable materials that can be used to manufacture foams, adhesives, or even nylon—all without further taxing the environment. These Bacteria Eat Plastic Waste—and Then ...

Scientists Use Bacteria to Turn Plastic Into Useful Substances Published Sep 26, 2023 at 11:00 AM EDT Updated Sep 26, 2023 at 12:28 PM EDT ...

There are roughly 30,000 different species of bacteria. Some can harm human health, while others can be helpful. Those that are helpful maintain overall health in the body.

A study by scientists at the U.K.'s University of Cambridge recently found that 135 species of gut bacteria were linked to the absence of Enterobacteriaceae, a group of bacteria that can cause ...

The study had other significant findings as well. It showed that four of the 40 sunflower samples studied resisted Sclerotinia even without the protection of helpful bacteria. They did perform worse ...