Rivals or allies—how do bacteria and fungi interact in our bodies? Until now, bacteria on our mucous membranes were primarily considered to be antagonists of fungi, as they can inhibit their growth.

Wildfire causes most living things to flee or die, but some fungi thrive afterward, even feasting on charred remains. New ...

Seedless watermelons are basically the best thing ever. But they’re also a delicious paradox. Seeds are a key part of plant reproduction. So how do you breed a plant that doesn’t make any seeds?

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. These bacteria don’t eat food or breathe air like we do.

Rice, even leftover rice, seems as harmless a food as any. While meat, seafood and produce are cited for causing foodborne illness more than others, that bowl of cooked black or basmati rice can be ...

Space travel is not for the weak. Astronauts endure motion sickness, disorientation, cardiovascular stress—and that’s before they even reach orbit. Luckily, the bacteria that lives inside us is far ...

Microbes are known for their remarkable survival abilities. And now, scientists have discovered another remarkable trait: Turning cement into an electricity storage device. In a study published ...

A new study shows that ordinary painkillers, when taken alongside antibiotics, can drive dangerous mutations in bacteria, revealing how polypharmacy in older adults could be quietly promoting the ...

Doctors have long been warned to go easy on antibiotics and sulfa drugs. When used with routine frequency, such germ killers may defeat their own purpose by leading to ever more resistant germs. Now ...

NOTTINGHAM, England — Chocolate lovers, here’s something sweet to chew on: scientists have taken a major step toward unraveling the mystery of what makes some bars taste rich and complex while others ...