Using publicly available genome sequence data generated over the past three decades, their study assesses what fraction of the microbial diversity we know about, and proposes a path forward to ...

Sequencing bacterial genomes allows scientists to study bacterial diversity, immunity, and the human microbiome, but it ...

Researchers from Spain sampled sink drains from different wards in a single modern university hospital where state-of-the-art cleaning protocols are adhered to. Through culturing and DNA barcoding, ...

Researchers found that dairy consumption influences gut microbiota composition, with milk promoting beneficial bacteria and ...

Researchers found that gut microbiome composition is strongly linked to metabolic health across different life stages, with ...

A study found that hospital sink drains harbor dangerous bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant strains. Despite thorough ...

Despite rigorous cleaning, dangerous bacteria are lurking in hospital sink drains leading to a rise in ...

Researchers have discovered that unique bacterial species, known as the “sexome,” are transferred between individuals during ...