Bacteria that multiply on surfaces are a major headache in health care when they gain a foothold on, for example, implants or ...

Scientists are uncovering the secrets of one of nature's most primitive immune systems through studying how bacteria incorporate foreign DNA from invading viruses into their own regulatory processes.

A large-scale laboratory screening of human-made chemicals has identified 168 chemicals that are toxic to bacteria found in ...

A large-scale laboratory screening of human-made chemicals has identified 168 chemicals that are toxic to bacteria found in ...

For decades, pharmaceutical companies have been using bacteria found in soil and water to chemically convert steroids into ...

A lab-based screening has discovered over 150 common industrial chemicals, from pesticides to flame retardants, that have a toxic effect on bacteria found in the healthy human gut microbiome. - These ...

Scientists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem say they have developed a groundbreaking technique that can help uncover hidden differences between seemingly identical bacteria and may open new ...

Nanostructured metal-organic framework coatings mechanically puncture bacteria, stopping biofilms on surfaces without ...

We tend to think of bacteria as something to avoid. Germophobes beware, but our bodies are literally covered with and filled with bacteria. From our skin to the lining of our GI tract, bacteria are ...

Common medications can accumulate in gut bacteria, a new study has found, altering bacterial function and potentially reducing the effectiveness of the drug. These interactions – seen for a variety of ...

Antibiotics like amoxicillin can increase your risk of developing a yeast infection. This happens because antibiotics can ...