Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are critical players in the field of microbiology, particularly valued for their roles in the ...

The bacteria Escherichia coli or E.coli, common in the gut microbiome, can be used to break down plastic into paracetamol, according to a study published in the journal Nature Chemistry.

With genetic tweaks, E. coli turned 92 percent of broken-down plastic into acetaminophen, charting a path to upcycle plastic waste sustainably.

Too little Bifidobacterium, used to digest breast milk, in babies' gut microbiomes can increase their risk of developing allergies and asthma.

Seattle Parks and Recreation warns multiple Seattle beaches are closed due to water samples testing high for harmful bacteria.

Several public beaches in the Chicago area are either closed or under advisory because of high levels of bacteria, Illinois health officials said.

In 2024, Winnipesaukee saw record cyanobacteria blooms, amid warmer temperatures and an increase in nutrients that feed the bacteria.