New research shows that we regularly transfer traces of our genital microbiomes to sexual partners—a discovery that could ...

Obelisks have been identified in bacteria residing in various parts of the human body, including the mouth and intestinal tract. Their presence in distinct regions suggests a complex relationship ...

The Human Virome Program will analyze samples from thousands of volunteers in an effort to understand how viruses affect health.

A new study reveals that close social contacts, such as friends, influence the composition of the microbiota — the community ...

Within the human digestive tract are trillions ... to better understand the bacteria-virus interactions inside our body," Zhang says. "We wanted to identify the key parameters that impact the ...

Bacteria in the gut have been implicated in autoimmune diseases, like lupus, that don't primarily affect the gastrointestinal system. But how those bacteria affect the human immune system remains ...

In an effort to learn more about astronaut health and the effects of space on the human body, NASA is conducting a new ...

Biologists converted gut bacteria into miniature protein factories that manufacture and release a sustained flow of targeted proteins inside the lower intestines. This technique solves one of the ...

and the mirror bacteria themselves could even be considered an invasive species. While there would not be "many organic molecules inside a human body for a mirror cell to feed on," because their ...

Researchers found that dairy consumption influences gut microbiota composition, with milk promoting beneficial bacteria and ...

Without proper treatment, tooth infections can spread to other areas of the body, leading to serious ... is a collection of pus and bacteria that forms inside the tooth or gum.