Single-celled organisms called archaea aren't generally thought to cause human disease, but one species has been implicated in colorectal cancer ...

The genome of a man who lived in Egypt over 4500 years ago offers a new window on the ancient society and hints at connections with Mesopotamia ...

Archaea – an often-overlooked group of microbes – are quietly living in our guts, and scientists are finally starting to understand just how important they might be. While most research on the human ...

More information: Theopi Rados et al, Tissue-like multicellular development triggered by mechanical compression in archaea, Science (2025). DOI: 10.1126/science.adu0047 ...

If the human body were just a blob made up of a singular type of cell, then perhaps there would be at least some element of truth to the popular misconception – every seven years or so, they ...

Defense systems found in all complex life, including the human body, came from primeval microbes known as 'Asgards.' When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Archaea, key players in the human microbiome, are linked to various diseases but their pathogenic potential remains speculative. This study highlights their role in conditions like periodontitis ...

More by Bethany Brookshire This article was originally published with the title “The Human Body Is Made of Bags” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 330 No. 6 (June 2024), p. 71 ...

The theorized human survival limit of 35C wet bulb temperature represents 35C of dry heat as well as 100 percent humidity—or 46C at 50 percent humidity.

The U.S. bishops’ doctrine committee on Thursday issued a statement stating that newer methods of human burial do not show respect for the human body.

Archaea, like bacteria, exist in a huge range of environments, including the human body. And, like bacteria, Archaea play an important role in many biological processes. Some of those roles include: ...