Bacteria

Ticks are more likely to carry the bacteria that can cause Lyme disease in areas where pheasants are released, new…

The microbial community living within our large intestine is a highly dense and complex ecosystem. While some of these microbes…

A new study from researchers at the George Washington University has found that certain bacteria living in the nose may…

It’s time to check your fridge again, because the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just issued a very important recall…

In the fight against bacterial pathogens, researchers are combining vaccination with targeted colonisation of the intestine by harmless microorganisms. This…

University of Queensland scientists have helped to construct a detailed timeline for bacterial evolution, suggesting some bacteria used oxygen long…

An AI model trained on large amounts of genetic data can predict whether bacteria will become antibiotic-resistant. The new study…

Like people, bacteria get invaded by viruses. In bacteria, the viral invaders are called bacteriophages, derived from the Greek word…

Certain glycans — sugar-like compounds with carbohydrate chains — containing galactose, may exhibit potential prebiotic properties that support human health.…

Some bacteria deploy tiny spearguns to retaliate against rival attacks. Researchers at the University of Basel mimicked attacks by poking…