The human body is home to groups of microbe environments called microbiomes, including the gut, skin, mouth, respiratory system and more. That’s also why microbiome research is multidisciplinary at ...

A new study published in Nature traces the evolutionary origin of human teeth to sensory structures found on the exoskeletons ...

The animal kingdom harbors giants capable of swallowing a human whole, showcasing nature's power. Creatures like sperm whales ...

Molds and yeast on human bodies and in the air are becoming increasingly resistant to treatment. Experts say the microbes are fueling the next superbug crisis.

The human body has several distinct microbiomes—on the skin, in the mouth and in our airways—but the most consequential one for health is probably in the digestive system, commonly called the gut ...