Bacteria that colonize tiny plastic fragments drifting through the atmosphere can significantly enhance those particles’ ability to trigger ice crystal formation inside clouds, according to research ...

As the planet has warmed, scientists have long been concerned about the potential for harmful greenhouse gasses to seep out of thawing Arctic permafrost. Recent estimates suggest that by 2100 the ...

A study on wild northern cardinals shows that stress can change gut microbes and affect bird health in measurable ways.

Microbial bioelectronic sensors use living bacteria that can create an electrical signal in response to the presence of a ...

A high-fat diet can cause the intestinal lining to weaken, allowing live gut bacteria to travel directly to the brain in mice ...

Researchers have discovered specific gut bacteria associated with obesity, while some appear to be protective against it. The specific types of bacteria associated with obesity differed between men ...

Scientists discover immune genes influence which gut bacteria live in animals by studying a tiny island bird population.