The findings suggest that the effectiveness and safety of probiotic therapies could change over time

Researchers find that clinging to soil particles slows degradation in new, gene-silencing pesticide

Triclosan added to toothpaste and mouthwash to kill bacteria inadvertently makes such cells stronger

Peasant farmers began transforming diets across the OId World 7,000 years ago, study finds

The findings may explain why women are more likely to stay mentally sharp in later years

Study raises potential for development of microbiome-based acne treatments

Next step could be "nitrogen-fixing" plants that can do the same, reducing the need for fertilizer

In two studies of more than 2,000 patients, the drug Dupilumab reduced asthma symptoms and improved lung function

Targeting an opioid receptor calms itch

Potential therapy removes APOE and plaques from brain

Clinical trial demonstrates significant, lasting increase in key immune cells

Gene editing expands the reach of therapeutic T cells in mice

New research stitches together the best bits of several different bacteria to synthesize a new biofuel product that matches current engines better than previously produced biofuels

Tiny grains, thousands of years old, tell story of prehistoric food globalization

DNA analysis of more than 900 scat samples collected over several summers allowed researchers to develop detailed maps of the species frequenting habitats across a broad swath of northeastern Argentina