How bacteria learned to target numerous cell types

Viruses attack nearly every living organism on Earth. To do so, they rely on highly specialized proteins that recognize and ...
AOL

A new type of bacteria was found in 50% of colon cancers. Many were aggressive cases.

A type of bacteria that causes dental plaque may be behind a treatment-resistant form of colorectal cancer, a study published Wednesday in the journal Nature found. The particular bacterium, which ...
Science Daily

Gut bacteria can sense their environment and it’s key to your health

Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria that constantly “sense” their surroundings to survive and thrive. New research shows that beneficial gut microbes, especially common Clostridia bacteria, can ...

Scientists Discover Gut Bacteria Can Inject Proteins Into Human Cells

Scientists have uncovered a direct molecular mechanism by which gut bacteria inject proteins into human cells, reshaping immune responses and potentially driving inflammatory disease. Scientists have ...

Tiny marine animal reveals bacterial origin of animal defense mechanisms

Marine animals, such as the extremely simple flatworm Trichoplax, are ideal model organisms for studying the early ...
Los Angeles Times

Type of bacteria in the gut may influence obesity

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. An intriguing theory is developing that the risk of obesity has ...
Medical Xpress

Multiple bacteria types found to contribute to bone loss in gum disease

Mouths are filthy, harboring the second largest microbiome of the human body. Some bacteria can help break down food, among other responsibilities; other bacteria can travel into the mouth on food, ...