One type of bacteria found in the gut may contribute to the development of Type 2 diabetes, while another may protect from the disease, according to early results from an ongoing, prospective study.

Share on Pinterest Scientists have linked specific gut bacteria to reduced heart disease risk. Design by MNT; Photography by Hernandez & Sorokina/Stocksy & STEVE GSCHMEISSNER/SCIENCE PHOTO ...

A type of bacteria that causes dental plaque may be behind a treatment-resistant form of colorectal cancer, a study published Wednesday in the journal Nature found. The particular bacterium, which ...

Bacteria don’t quietly die when exposed to antibiotics – they actively respond in ways that in turn change how your body ...

Share on Pinterest Having a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is important for diversity in gut bacteria, according to research. Laurens Kaldeway/Getty Images A healthy gut microbiome has a diverse ...

A new study compiles the scope of the problem of the global dispersal of harmful microorganisms through the upper layers of the atmosphere. CEAB-CSIC researchers have published a scientific article ...

(Beyond Pesticides, March 17, 2026) An article in Microorganisms by researchers from the U.S., Israel, and Australia analyzes the adverse health and environmental effects of genetic engineering and ...

When it comes to persistent bad breath, the types of probiotic bacteria found in fermented foods like yogurt, sourdough bread and miso soup may help ease the offending odor, a new study suggests.