Scientists have identified essential genetic code for a method called plasmid curing, which aims to 'displace' antibiotic resistance genes from bacteria.

The modern Western-style diet—high in processed foods, red meat, dairy products, and sugar—alters the composition of the gut ...

Birmingham scientists have identified an essential genetic code for a method called plasmid curing, which aims to "displace" ...

Within our gut live trillions of microorganisms, mostly in the form of dense, organized communities along the intestinal ...

In a nutshell The antibiotic piperacillin has shown remarkable effectiveness against Lyme disease-causing bacteria, Borrelia ...

Birmingham scientists have identified essential genetic code for a method called plasmid curing, which aims to 'displace' antibiotic resistance genes ...

The success of fecal transplants to combat hospital-acquired diarrhea shows how crucial gut bacteria are to our bodies.

Sauerkraut and other fermented foods can improve gut health. Eating sauerkraut regularly may support a healthy gut microbiome ...

Children given antibiotics before age two have a 20% higher obesity risk by age 12, prompting cautious prescribing of ...

Babies treated with antibiotics in the first few weeks are likely to show weaker immune responses to essential vaccines taken ...

New research has connected toxins produced by E. coli bacteria to the types of colorectal cancer tumors more likely to affect ...