Duke researchers are studying sink microbes to learn how cleaning habits shape indoor ecosystems. Researchers at Duke are studying the microbiome of the sink. In other words, they want to know what’s ...

According to a study in the scientific journal Nature, a new type of bacteria found in the mouth may be behind a treatment-resistant form of colon cancer. NBC News’ Dr. Akshay Syal explains how this ...

The microbiome shapes development of insulin-producing cells in infancy, leading to long-term changes in metabolism and diabetes risk, new research in mice has found. The results could ultimately help ...

Researchers have discovered specific gut bacteria associated with obesity, while some appear to be protective against it. The specific types of bacteria associated with obesity differed between men ...