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By fertilizing inorganic regolith with organic human waste that has been processed through bioreactors, future astronauts ...

A new study pinpoints two species of bacteria that work together to dry out the lining of the gut and cause constipation ...

Bonnie Bassler, a molecular biologist at Princeton University, spoke about bacterial communication during a lecture on the International Day for Women and Girls in Science. She explained how microbes ...

Scientists discover hidden virus in gut bacteria that may be linked to colorectal cancer development, offering new insights ...

New research shows that encapsulated probiotics improve memory, while non-encapsulated powder is better for reducing anxiety and depression.

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New research shows people with obesity have different mouth bacteria. A simple saliva test may one day help detect obesity risk earlier.