Your oral microbiome is the key to a healthy mouth and body. Here's how to make sure it's well-nourished.

A "good" gut bacteria found in probiotic drinks and tablets leads to a healthier pregnancy, according to new research. The Cambridge University-led study has found the first "clear evidence" that ...

The goal of brushing one’s teeth is to have fresh breath and prevent cavities. But the effect of toothpaste on the complex ecosystem of bacteria in our mouths — the oral microbiome — is often ...

If UC Berkeley's Wenjun Zhang has her way, no one will ever have to brush or floss again. Zhang, a professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, is trying to distinguish the healthy bacteria in ...

Research led by the University of Cambridge has found the first clear evidence that the "good" gut bacteria Bifidobacterium breve in pregnant mothers regulates the placenta's production of hormones ...

Fearless bacteria have colonized extreme environments, adapted to vast temperatures and pH fluctuations, and acclimated to diverse hosts. Among these multitudes of species is the exclusive club of ...

An electron microscope image showing clumps of Streptococcus mutans, strains of which are the dominant cavity-causing bacteria in humans. The bacteria form clumps after producing and secreting a ...