Breaking down the microbiology world one bite at a time
All in Our Heads or Right in Our Noses?
The presence of Staphylococcus aureus in the nose increases the risk of developing depression.
Antibiotic Resistance Potential of ESKAPE Pathogens
Multidrug-resistant infections are a growing global threat, driven by diverse bacterial resistance mechanisms, complicating efforts to develop effective, long-lasting antibiotics.
Is the Microbiome Overrated?
A medical humanities perspective on the way researchers talk about the microbiome.
Have We Always Been Alone?
More specific searches for signs of extraterrestrial life might provide the answers we seek on the Red Planet.
How do plants perceive their microbiome?
In this interview, researcher Andreas Keppler explains how plants determine whether to fight or welcome the microbes that colonize them.…
When Microbes Become Master Chocolatiers
Fine chocolate owes its depth to microbes, tiny chocolatiers fermenting cocoa bean pulp into the complex flavors we crave.
Engineered Parasites as Potential Treatments for Neurological Disorders
Engineered parasites like Toxoplasma gondii offer novel, targeted therapies for brain disorders by delivering treatments directly into neurons.
Unexpected baby-guardians
On Mum’s gut bacteria and how they could boost her baby’s healthy development and avoid preeclampsia
Using urine to detect fungal infection
How a new test can figure out if patients have a fungal infection
Baking Better Bread
To customize sourdough bread to your specific preferences, you may just need to pick the right microorganisms for the job
Gut Inflammation Disrupts Hormone Signals and the Brain
Reproductive hormones in male mice are susceptible to gut inflammation during early life.
‘Pharaoh’s curse fungus’ turned into a cure for cancer
The deadly fungus, Aspergillus flavus, once denoted as the ‘Pharaoh’s curse fungus’, has now been found to cure leukaemia.
Amoeba and Bacteria, Newfound Friends?
How an amoeba can help bacteria resist antimicrobials.
Breaking the Grass Ceiling: CBD Improves Female Depression
A new study shows CBD treatment helped decrease symptoms of depression in mice consuming a high fat diet.
Trust Your Gut, It’s Working Out
Newly-discovered links between exercise, the microbiome, and immunotherapy paint a compelling picture in the fight against cancer.
From Therapy to Threat: Antibiotics and the Resistome
Antibiotic-induced dysbiosis disrupts gut microbial harmony, fuel resistance gene spread, and triggers inflammation—reshaping immunity, brain health, and future disease risks.
Plastic to Paracetamol: Manufactured by E. coli
E. coli bacteria help convert plastic waste into paracetamol, thus addressing the concerns of environmental pollution and extensive fossil fuel…
Phage discovery gets its groove back with Phage DisCo
Phage discovery can be long and drawn out, but scientists are ready to get down with this groovy new method…
High-Dose Probiotics Improve Mood in Stress Model
Combined treatment with Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium improved stress-related depression and anxiety in mice.
How scientists spy on bacteriophages inside your belly
Scientists made glowing phages to track their spread inside the guts, revealing their effects on bacterial communities.
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