bacteria : Science World Report

Aug 17, 2014 10:24 AM EDT

Gut Bacteria May Rule Our Food Cravings and Choices by Influencing Our Minds

Scientists have discovered that different gut bacteria can impact human eating behavior and could even drive us toward obesity.

Aug 13, 2014 08:26 AM EDT

Mouth Bacteria Change Their Diet When Diseased: New Method to Predict Illness

It turns out that the bacteria in your mouth can drastically change when you're diseased. Scientists have discovered that mouth bacteria could be the perfect way to detect illnesses that range from periodontitis to diabetes to Crohn's disease.

Aug 11, 2014 11:02 AM EDT

Antibacterial Compounds in Soap May Impact a Pregnant Mother's Fetus

Common antibacterial compounds may be causing more harm than expected. Scientists have found that pregnant women exposed to antibacterial compounds could be putting their fetuses at risk.

Jul 25, 2014 09:48 AM EDT

Bacteria Create Salt Shelters to Hibernate and Survive Harsh Conditions

Scientists have detected a never-before-seen interaction between migroorganisms and salt.

Jul 23, 2014 08:15 AM EDT

New Study Reveals Bacteria Could Prevent Obesity and Weight Gain

There may be a new way to treat obesity: bacteria. Scientists have used therapeutic bacteria in mice and have found that it can inhibit weight gain, insulin resistance and other adverse effects of a high-fat diet.

Jul 14, 2014 11:39 AM EDT

Scientists Unravel the Daily Cycles of Ocean's Most Abundant Organisms: Bacteria

What are the ocean's most abundant organisms? They're bacteria, of course. Now, scientists have learned a bit more about these tiny organisms.

Jun 20, 2014 11:11 AM EDT

The Achilles' Heel in Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria: A Defensive Barrier Against Drugs

Scientists may have found an Achilles' heel when it comes to the defensive barrier that surrounds drug-resistant bacteria.

Jun 16, 2014 08:36 AM EDT

How Subseafloor Bacteria Survive in Harsh Conditions: Over-Activating DNA Repair

Scientists have found that a huge microbial biosphere on the subseafloor is alive, dividing, and has adapted by over-activating stress response and DNA-repair mechanisms in order to cope with the hard environment.

Jun 12, 2014 10:04 AM EDT

White Bread May Boost Healthy Gut Bacteria: Good Microbes Encouraged

When people try to eat healthier, they usually skip the white bread and go for whole grains. Yet it seems as if white bread may not be as bad for you as once thought.

May 24, 2014 11:33 AM EDT

New Molecule May Combat Dangerous Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Biofilms

Scientists have made a promising find when it comes to combating antibiotic-resistant bacteria. They've discovered a molecule that prevents bacteria from forming biofilms, which is a frequent cause of infections.

May 22, 2014 10:08 AM EDT

E-Cigarettes Increase Virulence of Drug-Resistant Bacteria--But Still Better Than Regular Tobacco

Are e-cigarettes good or bad for you? Scientists have found that these devices appear to increase the virulence of drug-resistant and potentially life-threatening bacteria, while decreasing the ability of human cells to kill these bacteria.

May 21, 2014 10:50 AM EDT