#bacteria

Balyn Zaro, PhD, studies genetic differences in the innate immune system and how they can impact the effectiveness of the meds we take.

Microorganisms in the gut influence how the body responds to common cancer treatments, including immunotherapy.

Gut bacteria soak up certain drugs, which might end up weakening the effectiveness of medications.

Certain genes in gut bacteria may either support weight loss or trigger resistance to shedding pounds.

The short answer is yes. In addition, the microbes may help identify structural instability in buildings.

Bacteria already found on the skin improved eczema symptoms in children.

Although using mouthwash shouldn’t replace brushing and flossing your teeth, these rinses can improve your oral health.

Cell phones and shoes host thousands of mysterious microbes.

New insights into how the cancer-causing stomach bacterium keeps its shape could point the way for future, more-specialized antibiotics.

In 2013, three germs made the list of urgent threats to human health. Two more were added this year, according to a new report.

We take a closer look at the use of antibiotics, and why they aren’t prescribed for colds.

Pilot study suggests specific strain of bacteria may be found more often in East Asian patients with stomach cancer.

Docs may one day prescribe viruses that attack specific strains of bacteria instead of antibiotics that kill both good and bad pathogens.