The largest study of its kind in the US shows thousands of different types of bacteria living on cell phones and shoes, including groups that have barely been studied by scientists. The largest study ...

Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are known as atypical mycobacteria. That means they’re related to tuberculosis, but they don’t cause the same disease. In fact, NTM are generally harmless. That’s a ...

Whether we're talking about animals or humans, gut microbes are essential for health, metabolism and protecting against ...

The Laundress is recalling more than eight million laundry and cleaning products sold online and at stores nationwide because they may be contaminated with bacteria. The pricey and environmentally ...

Researchers have discovered giant DNA structures in oral bacteria, and data hint they could influence the function of your ...