Ancient bacteria might be sleeping beneath the surface of Mars, where it has been shielded from the harsh radiation of space for millions of years, according to new research.

The melting Antarctic ice sheets, once thought to be barren, are teeming with microscopic cells and liberate living bacteria as they melt, according to Montana State University professor John Priscu, ...

Researchers also believe the bacteria is not as commonly found within ancient teeth because the human diet included less refined sugar and fewer processed foods than are consumed today, Cassidy said.

Biofilm clothing printed with ancient microorganism morphs as you move and sweat. The bacteria reacts to humidity so that clothing shifts to cool down.

Rare microbiomes from two 4000-year-old teeth could help scientists further understand the impact dietary changes had on the evolution of a cavity-causing bacteria.

Scientists have uncovered how cyanobacteria—Earth's first photosynthetic organisms—self-organize into intricate living mats, offering insights into aquatic ecosystems and potential inspiration ...

New research shows that bacteria used to produce gruyère, emmental and sbrinz show signs of ancient domestication.

Uncovered in a limestone cave in Ireland, an ancient tooth from 4,000 years ago was found to have an abundance of a cavity-causing bacteria that is rare in the ancient genomic record.

Ancient bacteria might be sleeping beneath the surface of Mars, where it has been shielded from the harsh radiation of space for millions of years, according to new research.

By analyzing the bacteria found on the Bronze Age teeth and comparing it to modern samples, researchers found the ancient S. mutans evolutionary tree to be more complex than originally thought ...

By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — Two teeth from a man who lived approximately 4,000 years ago have been discovered to have an abundance of bacteria that primarily cause tooth decay and gum disease ...