An everyday item in your kitchen is a better home for many diverse types of bacteria than a petri dish in a laboratory, new research revealed. A common sponge's spatial partitioning -- the way it's ...

A new study of the microbial ecosystem in sourdough finds that using different types of flour fosters distinct bacterial communities, and that these differences contribute to the variation of ...

The variations are the basis of a new study reviewed by Scientific American, based on analysis of dust extracted from different households. The dust was sampled from the tops of doors in some 1,200 ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. While sourdough starter is not the social media star it was in the ...

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 ...

With just an incubator and some broth, researchers can grow reusable filters made of bacteria to clean up polluted water, detect chemicals in the environment and protect surfaces from rust and mold.