“In recent years there has been a growing recognition of the links between Parkinson’s disease – a brain disorder – and gut ...

In a new study of tropical amphibians, a team led by Penn State biologists found that amphibians in connected natural forests ...

Scientists have developed a new way to fight gum disease without wiping out the mouth’s helpful bacteria—a major shift from traditional treatments. Instead of killing everything, this targeted ...

University of California San Diego researchers have developed a new tool for understanding and modifying any microbiome, ...

Maintaining connections between natural habitats may support beneficial microbes that help wildlife defend against disease.

New research shows animals lose helpful bacteria when connected habitats are broken. This weakens their defense against ...

Recent studies suggest that animals and people alike have close and complex relationships with the bacteria around and within ...

You may be familiar with the idea that your gut and skin are home to a collection of microbes – fungi, bacteria and viruses – that are vital for keeping you healthy. But did you know that your eyes ...

Urban environments shape microbial exposure through building design, occupancy, ventilation, moisture, and contact with green ...