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

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

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

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

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

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.

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 ...

Researchers have found a natural mouthwash that seems to kill off nasty germs while nurturing friendly microbes.

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 ...

Bacteria. Your gut contains helpful bacteria that keep you healthy and help you digest food. Having a healthy gut biome has even been linked to mental health and heart health.