The Human Virome Program will analyze samples from thousands of volunteers in an effort to understand how viruses affect health.

In an effort to learn more about astronaut health and the effects of space on the human body, NASA is conducting a new ...

Biologists converted gut bacteria into miniature protein factories that manufacture and release a sustained flow of targeted proteins inside the lower intestines. This technique solves one of the ...

Disposable plastic containers could be leaching dangerous chemicals into your takeaway food, potentially increasing your risk ...

Studies reveal that the air inside our homes is more polluted than the air outdoors, and a portion of these toxins come from ...

Many species of bacteria know how to rough it out. Some thrive deep within the Earth's crust, or inside boiling hydrothermal ... that you would find in a human stool sample," says Egert.

Certain bacteria found in people's mouths may be linked to changes in brain function as you age, experts have said. The study, external, led by the University of Exeter, found certain types of ...

A young girl in Texas died by suicide after being bullied about her family’s immigration’s status, according to her family.

In light of Pope Francis’ pneumonia diagnosis, Dr. Leana Wen explains why older adults are especially at risk for serious ...

Aims: To assess effects of different probiotic bacteria on dendritic cell function. Methods: Human intestinal lamina propria mononuclear cells, whole blood, or an enriched blood dendritic cell ...