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 ...

A new microdroplet-based technique allows scientists to quickly pinpoint bacteria that can boost vitamin B2 levels in soy ...

Bacteria that lurk in food can make that food delicious or deadly. Why is it that some bacteria in food are safe and even beneficial, while others are harmful and can cause illness? "Over millions of ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Compulsive eaters may have a specific type of bacteria in their gut, research has found. These bacteria—known as ...

A study about office microwaves may have some people rethinking the leftover food they eat for lunch. Researchers examined the differences in bacteria present in domestic spaces such as a home; in ...

A new study maps how specific lactic acid bacteria can enhance both the flavor and nutritional quality of plant-based dairy alternatives. The findings may have wide-reaching perspectives for the ...

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, April 14, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Gut bacteria could be driving the problems of ...

According to the CDC, every year, about 9.9 million Americans suffer from foodborne illnesses acquired at home. When we get ...

With recalls of numerous food products in the news due to potential contamination by salmonella, listeria and other contaminants, kitchen and food safety is very much top of mind for millions of ...

WASHINGTON -- Dangerous bacteria are going to be a problem in America's food for a long time as disease agents arrive in imported products and microbes here develop in new forms, scientists say. In a ...

Your fridge is one of the safest places for food in your kitchen—but that doesn't mean it's germ-free. According to ...