Common food bacteria could be rewired to produce more vitamins—and "help to transform nutrition and medicine." This is the discovery of scientists at Rice University who have revealed how a bacterium ...

Human breast milk contains its own microbial ecosystem, and new research suggests these microbes may help seed an infant’s gut. Most discussions of breast milk highlight nutrients, antibodies, and the ...

Rice is a staple food consumed globally, but it also comes with its own set of food safety concerns. Recent research has highlighted how improper storage and reheating can lead to serious health risks ...

A vital component in many research fields is the ability to measure bacterial growth for fermentation, antibiotic effectiveness, synthetic biology, and food safety. Estimating bacterial growth ...

A large-scale laboratory screen reveals that widely used chemicals do more than contaminate food and water. They can selectively suppress, favor, and rewire gut bacteria, with potential consequences ...