On a small, gently rocking research boat anchored just offshore in Chesapeake Bay, I lowered a sterile plastic bottle into ...

In a new study, researchers have uncovered how exercise might help the immune system fight cancer: by changing the gut ...

Probiotics are emerging tools used by neonatal intensive care units to promote healthy outcomes and prevent intestinal ...

Have basketfuls of toys and clothes in the kids’ rooms? This will make you think twice about everything you have in your home ...

Closely related bacterial species use different strategies to build their cell walls, an international team of scientists led ...

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"If our lake is in danger, then our livelihood is in danger," said a local business owner who is raising funds and awareness.

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Most of these microbes are harmless – some even helpful – but under the right conditions, a few can make you seriously ill ...

Study in mice suggests potential for probiotic treatment. Although previous research has linked pesticide exposure to harmful ...

Probiotics are emerging tools used by neonatal intensive care units to promote healthy outcomes and prevent intestinal ...

Gut health impacts everything from digestion to energy to mood. These seven delicious summer foods can help your microbiome ...