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Study in mice shows how a host-elicited factor benefits gut immunological homeostasis by selectively targeting commensal ceramide molecules.

The Health and Human Services secretary shared photos of himself and his grandchildren swimming in a bacteria-laden body of ...

The human gut is home to trillions of microbes that not only aid in digestion, but also play a key role in shaping our immune ...

The Health and Human Services secretary’s swim in contaminated waters is not only risky, but also a flashing sign that he does not respect public health guidance.

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“You could see little parts of the human cell being broken off,” Ralston said of her very first encounter with the parasite.

Germy places in your bedroom are obviously going to be any high-touch surfaces, so your light switches and your door handles, ...

The unusual molecular makeup of Borrelia burgdorferi, which causes Lyme disease, may hold clues for understanding and treating the tick-borne disease.

But they also interact with the human nervous system. Microbes can produce compounds that affect the way neurons work. They ...

The incidence of infection by Mycobacterium abscessus is increasing in patients with cystic fibrosis, chronic obstructive ...

Across the globe, more than a billion people live with obesity. It's not just a matter of weight—it's tied to serious health ...