The human gastrointestinal tract houses roughly 100 trillion microorganisms (good bacteria). These microorganisms make up ...

If people had been aware of the existence of bacteria and their role in causing the Black Death in the 14th century, as well as the subsequent cholera pandemics, convincing them that bacteria could be ...

Bacteria that lurk in food can make that food delicious or deadly. Why is it that some bacteria in food are safe and even beneficial, while others are harmful and can cause illness? "Over millions of ...

Different dairy foods appear to influence the gut’s bacteria and wall-attached microbial community in distinct ways.

The group of bacteria called Enterobacteriaceae, including Klebsiella pneumoniae, Shigella, E.coli and others, is present at low levels as part of a healthy human gut microbiome. But at high levels - ...

New research has identified gut bacteria associated with food addiction and obesity in humans. How can the food and beverage industry harness this knowledge and what NPD opportunities does it create?

Dr Almeida, the senior author of the new report, sees huge potential for using the gut microbiome to improve medical diagnostics and treatment. The group of bacteria called Enterobacteriaceae, ...

An electron microscope image showing clumps of Streptococcus mutans, strains of which are the dominant cavity-causing bacteria in humans. The bacteria form clumps after producing and secreting a ...

Millions of people throughout the world face oral and dental health difficulties on a daily basis, an important element of total well-being that is sometimes disregarded. In today’s fast-paced ...