Scientists led by Karla Satchell, Ph.D., the Anne Stewart Youmans Professor of Microbiology at Northwestern University, have ...

When two organisms live together so closely that they merge into a functional unit, this is known as symbiosis. In the "1+1=1" project, an international, interdisciplinary research team is ...

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Researchers show how mice fed a Western-style diet are not able to rebuild a 'healthy,' diverse gut microbiome following antibiotic treatment. These mice were also more susceptible to infection by ...

If you have a stuffy nose from a cold, allergies, or dry air, a humidifier may help you find relief. Here’s how to find a ...

Healthcare workers' uniforms washed at home might be bringing dangerous bacteria back to hospitals, creating a breeding ...

In this week’s edition of The Prototype, we look at quantum computing for image recognition, a gene therapy using a patient’s ...

Why let dads have all the fun with family-friendly jokes for kids? Sure, they might get a groan as well as a giggle, but these good, clean jokes will have them rolling in the (dinner table ...

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Scientists have long known that bacteriophages, viruses that infect bacteria, live in our gut, but exactly what they do has ...

Although two bighorn rams from the Middle Missouri Breaks herd tested positive for a bacteria that can lead to pneumonia, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials can’t say that’s what led to ...

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