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New research reveals how coral cells tag friendly algae before ingesting them, initiating a mutually beneficial relationship. This information could guide next-level coral conservation efforts.

Have you ever wondered why some people might get sicker than others, even when they catch the same virus? It is not yet clear why this is.

Recent research has hypothesized that the earliest evidence of human lip kissing originated in a very specific geographical location in South Asia 3,500 years ago, but new research contests this theory.

The make-up and volume of gut bacteria in toddlers at 3.5 years old is predictive of body mass index (BMI) at age 5, irrespective of whether they are born prematurely or not, according to new research.

Scientists at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University have harnessed this unusual protective ability in a novel gene-editing strategy aimed at eliminating HIV-1 infection with no adverse effects on cell mortality.

Researchers have found that treatment with the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine, which prevents tuberculosis, was associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

Current methods for rapid testing for foodborne pathogens still takes time to figure out who is sick and from where the contaminated product originated. Scientists have now created a novel, system to spot these bacteria before anyone ever falls ill.

A low-cost recyclable powder has been developed that can kill thousands of waterborne bacteria per second when exposed to sunlight, which researchers hope could help populations that don't have access to clean water.

A new study uncovers how the interplay between Sargassum spp., plastic marine debris and Vibrio bacteria creates the perfect “pathogen” storm that has implications for both marine life and public health.

New research has discovered a Chlamydia-like bacteria in corals of the Great Barrier Reef that could help scientists understand the coral microbiome and its potential impact on coral reef health.