The Color of Alien Life: Could Purple Be the New Green?
In the quest to discover life beyond our planet, the traditional green color commonly linked with terrestrial life might not be the most reliable sign….
In the quest to discover life beyond our planet, the traditional green color commonly linked with terrestrial life might not be the most reliable sign….
Umbrella-shaped proteins discovered by scientists target and kill specific bacteria, holding promise for treating resistant infections. Researchers have discovered toxic protein particles, shaped like umbrellas,…
Leafy greens are valuable for their dietary fiber and nutrients, yet they may also carry dangerous pathogens. Lettuce, in particular, has frequently been linked to…
Pet dogs and cats in Portugal and the UK were found to harbor the same antibiotic-resistant bacteria as their owners. New research to be presented…
Researchers at the Netherlands Cancer Institute have compiled a detailed catalog of bacteria living in cancer metastases. Having analyzed over 4000 tumors, they shed light…
Research identifies multiple types of bacteria that metabolize cholesterol in individuals with reduced cholesterol levels. Alterations in the gut microbiome are associated with a range…
A study published in Nature suggests that a subtype of Fusobacterium nucleatum underlies colorectal cancer growth in humans and could be useful in screening and…
Bacterial poisoning via food and water – but also via contact such as kisses – caused a lot of suffering during the Stone Age. A…
Soil bacteria use proteins to power nanowires, forming an underground electrical grid that supports life and impacts methane emissions. To “breathe” in an environment without…
A study reveals that overgrowth of nerve cells in the bladder is the cause of persistent pain in recurrent UTIs, pointing to new, more effective…
A groundbreaking wax coating developed by researchers uses cinnamon-bark essential oil to enhance produce safety, showing promise in reducing foodborne illnesses and extending shelf life….
Antibiotic-resistant infection is projected to catch up to cancer as the leading cause of death by 2050, making understanding and limiting the spread of antibiotic-resistant…
New findings enable more accurate prediction of the carbon cycle. Warmer soils harbor a greater diversity of active microbes, according to a new study from…
Cresomycin, a groundbreaking antibiotic developed by Harvard scientists, targets drug-resistant bacteria with improved binding to ribosomes, offering hope against global antimicrobial resistance. A new antibiotic…
A decades-old mystery of how natural antimicrobial predatory bacteria are able to recognize and kill other bacteria may have been solved, according to new research….
Mutation in E. coli facilitates severe disease by hindering cellulose production, revealing new approaches to fight antibiotic resistance. Queensland researchers have discovered that a mutation…
Researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago and Harvard University have created an antibiotic that may provide medicine a new tool to combat bacteria resistant…
Research on the roundworm species C. elegans has demonstrated that disruptions in the transfer of RNA between cells across various tissues can lead to a…