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Some bacterial species, particularly some linked to inflammation, are associated with coronary artery disease, a common form ...

The oldest RNA ever reported until now came from a 14,300-year-old “wolf” puppy frozen in permafrost. But when Mármol-Sánchez ...

Cyanobacteria, commonly known as blue-green algae, are found almost everywhere in the world—from hot springs to arctic ice to ...

This study suggests artificial sweeteners may help maintain modest weight loss and increase gut-supporting microbes. Given ...

New research reveals how gut microbes may influence the development of coronary artery disease, the world’s leading killer.

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Like a bouncer guarding the entrance to an exclusive nightclub, the blood-brain barrier - a dense layer of cells surrounding ...

Many hungry travelers turn to airport grab-and-go food before flights, but if you want to avoid getting sick before hopping ...

Bacteria can spread by sugar-driven “swashing” or by gear-controlled gliding, redefining how microbes colonize surfaces and ...

When you admire a towering oak or a vibrant maple in your backyard, you’re only seeing half the picture. Beneath the surface ...

ALTHOUGH THE IMMUNE system appreciates rest and sleep, it also recharges thanks to regular exercise. Even just taking a five- ...