Researchers have found that bacteria isolated from kimchi can bind to plastic particles in the gut and carry them out of the body.

Hygiene in everyday items that touch the body—such as clothing, masks, and toothbrushes—is critically important. The underlying principle of how graphene selectively eliminates only bacteria has now ...

A new study finds lactic acid bacteria from kimchi may help trap and remove nanoplastics from the body, offering potential ...

Researchers have uncovered how a disease-causing bacterium uses a single protein to interfere with the body's defenses in ...

Gut bacteria aren’t just passive passengers—they can actively send proteins straight into our cells. Using microscopic injection systems, even harmless microbes can influence immune responses and ...

Couples living together may share 13% to 30% of their gut bacteria. This was true even when diet (which many couples share) ...

Researchers identify why graphene oxide selectively destroys bacteria while remaining safe for human cells, with applications from toothbrushes to sportswear.

In the last decade, an increasing number of studies have been conducted to establish the relationship between gut microbiome composition and body weight. A recent systemic review published in ...

Scientists have long debated whether human body lice might have helped drive the rapid spread of the bacteria responsible for the deadly plague in the Middle Ages, known as the Black Death. It’s clear ...

Researchers find that a gut bacterium may influence muscle strength and fitness, opening the door to probiotics that support healthy aging.