New technology could unlock the soil-enriching nitrogen-fixing ability of legumes…and one day apply this to other crops too.

Bacteria in the gut influence how susceptible mice are to respiratory virus infections and the severity of these infections, research finds.

Researchers have found a virus kills "sleeping" bacteria. The discovery could help fight germs that can't be treated with antibiotics alone.

One of the most common forms of gut bacteria may be to blame for osteoporosis, according to new research.

A new study links bacterial infection with a moderate but significant increase in the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in older adults.

Probiotics are great for your gut, but which sources contain the most beneficial bacteria? Newly developed sensors are helping scientists figure it out.

By analyzing bacterial data, researchers have discovered thousands of rare new CRISPR systems that have a range of functions and could enable gene editing, diagnostics, and more.

To communicate, domestic cats send signals to each other using odors derived from families of bacteria living in their anal glands.

The meadow spittlebug can transmit a deadly bacterium – many plants in Britain could be at risk.

New coating protects nitrogen-fixing bacteria from heat and humidity, which could allow them to be deployed for large-scale agricultural use.