Researchers say the results help explain why some children are more prone to developing infections than others

A new study hopes to help understand the role of the microbiome in health and disease

Imagine taking a pill that would help you stave off the flu

Study raises potential for development of microbiome-based acne treatments

What the latest studies mean for future clinical trials

People whose noses are rich in Staphylococcus bacteria had more severe nasal symptoms than cold sufferers who have less staph

Scientists believe glyphosate, a common ingredient in RoundUp, might be contributing to the decline of bees around the world

Over the last decade, it's become clearer than ever that bacteria in the human gut—collectively termed the microbiome—play a key role in health and disease

Could preventing autism be as simple as changing expectant mothers' diet?

Using advanced sequencing technology, researchers studied the bacteria found on three components of an airliner cabin