New research led by New York scientists reveals that oral health doesn’t just protect your teeth—it may play a critical role ...

The unique blend of fungi and bacteria in a region's soil may be the strongest factor explaining its rates of childhood ...

The microbiome not only consists of bacteria, but also of fungi. Most of them support human and animal health. However, some ...

Genomic sequencing tools have enabled researchers to study microbial communities that are everywhere in our world, even our bodies. The interactions between bacteria and other bacteria, and bacteria ...

Endosymbiotic organisms have to live inside of another to survive, and this relationship often provides benefits for both the host and its resident. It may seem unusual, but complex cells are thought ...

The gut microbiome is intimately linked to human health and weight. Differences in the gut microbiome-the bacteria and fungi ...

ITHACA, NY, April 2, 2021 - A team of researchers from the Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI) has discovered a distinct group of bacteria that may help fungi and plants acquire soil nutrients. The ...

In recent years, the role of microbial diversity and richness in the gut has prompted extensive research into the benefits of maintaining a healthy gut microbiome. This has led to the rise of ...

The unique blend of fungi and bacteria in a region’s soil may be the strongest factor explaining its rates of childhood allergic disease, with certain assemblages of soil critters appearing linked ...