Not all microbes are villains—many are vital to keeping us healthy. Researchers have created a world-first database that ...

The mucosal surfaces that line the body are embedded with defensive molecules that help keep microbes from causing ...

Share on Pinterest Researchers have developed a new antibiotic that effectively fights several bacteria while sparing helpful bacteria in the gut. Guido Mieth/Getty Images Antibiotics are valuable in ...

Most conversations about breast milk tend to focus on topics like nutrients, antibodies and bonding time rather than bacteria ...