Microbes are usually cast as villains, yet most of the microscopic life on and around us is quietly keeping us alive. From the bacteria lining your gut to the organisms drifting in city air, these ...

At a time of year when many are spring cleaning homes, here’s advice from experts: Protect your house’s microbiome for your health. The world around us, including our homes, is full of microorganisms ...

The huge and diverse community of microbes in the human gastrointestinal tract is intimately linked to many aspects of our health and well-being. .. | Microbiology ...

Different dairy foods appear to influence the gut’s bacteria and wall-attached microbial community in distinct ways.

Researchers have learned more about how beneficial bacteria in the gut microbiome can help protect against infection. The study also suggested that the right diet can improve the health of the ...

Fermented foods are delicious and contain "good" microbes that support gut health. David Zilber, chef and fermentation expert, has a constant rotation of ferments in his fridge. Zilber loves having ...

Consumers may have noticed a recent trend in food and beverage products labeled probiotic or prebiotic. The products often say they “support a healthy gut” or “boost your immune system” by providing ...

Antibiotics kill disease-causing bacteria as well as the beneficial ones living in our gut, disturbing the health-maintaining microbiome. A new antibiotic specifically targets hard-to-kill bacteria ...

"The secret of success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside." ―Mark Twain. Your gut microbes are excited: The holidays are chock full of socializing, rich food, tasty ...

Hollywood and commercial cinema often portray microbes as villains—causing deadly epidemics, fueling apocalyptic scenarios, or being weaponized for destruction. This stereotype reinforces a cultural ...