The human gut microbiome has been shown to impact health in a myriad of ways. The type and abundance of different bacteria ...

Researchers have genetically engineered gut microbes to absorb compounds that contribute to kidney stones – and to thrive in ...

Researchers tested a genetically engineered gut bacterium to try to limit kidney stones. But once inside some human ...

Treatment with genetically altered bacteriophages — viruses that attack bacteria — may have halted a patient's near-fatal infection, hinting at new ways to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Bacteriophages or "phages" are viruses that can infect and destroy bacteria. The natural enemy of bacteria, phages are ubiquitous on Earth -- found in soil and seawater -- and in our own guts.

Overcoming regulatory barriers and successfully using genetically engineered bacteria to combat plastic waste would be a monumental achievement, but for now, it is a work in progress.

The team's innovative strategy involves genetically modifying Escherichia coli bacteria to produce two main building blocks: polyhedrin monomer (PhM) and modified ferritin (Fr).

Next, the scientists applied the genetically engineered bacteria to healthy mice. Because staph epidermidis is an efficient skin colonizer, they didn't need to clean or shave the animals' fur, but ...

Researchers have genetically engineered a marine microorganism to break down plastic in salt water. Specifically, the modified organism can break down polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a plastic ...