Researchers have identified five types of bacteria that are linked to aggressive prostate cancer. The bacteria were common in urine and tissue samples from men with the condition, a new study found.

Early results from an on-going study have suggested that different types of gut bacteria could contribute to, or protect against, the development of type 2 diabetes. The leading researcher, Dr Mark ...

BELLY buttons are actually a lot like rainforests, according to professional navel gazers. A study that looked into the contents of 60 belly buttons found 2,368 species of bacteria in total. Please ...

New study reveals that bacteria can survive antibiotic treatment through two fundamentally different "shutdown modes," not just the classic idea of ...

A type of bacteria that causes dental plaque may be behind a treatment-resistant form of colorectal cancer, a study published Wednesday in the journal Nature found. The particular bacterium, which ...

Wrinkles and crow’s feet could be worsened in women by bacteria living on the skin, new research suggests. Exposure to ultraviolet light and the aging process are well-known factors that can make skin ...

Bacteria are among the smallest living things. A single bacterium consists of just one cell. Not all bacteria are harmful. There are different unicellular organisms and types of bacteria. Yeast are ...

A deadly disease threatening English oak trees is caused by several bacteria types interacting with beetles that bore through the bark, new research has revealed. Acute oak decline, which creates ...

Can what you eat change the bacteria in your gut for the better? Dr Michael Mosley has been finding out which foods and drinks can make the most difference. The gut microbiome - the diverse community ...