The secrets of anaerobic bacteria have long remained a mystery, but a newly issued grant could release a new wave of insights from these elusive microbes. A team of researchers led by Christian ...

A new study detected both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria in tattoo and permanent makeup inks. Researchers have detected anaerobic and aerobic bacteria in commercial tattoo and permanent makeup inks.

Scientists have uncovered a surprising way to influence the bacteria living in our mouths — not by killing them, but by interrupting how they “talk” to each other. Researchers found that dental plaque ...

Scientists have discovered a novel method to influence oral bacteria by disrupting their chemical communication, known as quorum sensing. By blocking specific signaling molecules, researchers promoted ...

Uric acid builds up in the blood when the body cannot excrete it efficiently, leading to painful gout attacks, kidney stones, and other complications. Current treatments often rely on drugs that block ...

Montana State University has long been a hub for research on the many unique features of nearby Yellowstone National Park, and now a doctoral student in one of the university's microbiology ...

Could one man's trash truly be another's treasure? Well, scientists have unveiled a technique that dramatically increases ...