A virus kills a bacterium, and in the wreckage, other microbes may find one of…
Browsing: Bacteria
Bacteria are single-celled microorganisms that exist in virtually every environment on Earth, from deep oceans to the human body. While some bacteria cause infections and disease, many play essential roles in processes like digestion, nutrient cycling, and maintaining ecological balance. Scientists study bacteria to better understand their complex interactions with hosts, their resistance to antibiotics, and their potential use in biotechnology and medicine. This page highlights the latest research on bacterial biology, emerging pathogens, antibiotic resistance, and breakthroughs in using bacteria for health and environmental solutions.
A targeted light-activated therapy may treat periodontitis without disrupting the beneficial bacteria that help maintain…
A hidden group of bladder nerves may detect UTIs and trigger symptoms that help the…
The global expansion of chicken farming has created conditions that allow Campylobacter to spread, mix…
A likely urban case of soft tick-borne relapsing fever shows that infected ticks may be…
A gum disease bacterium may contribute to aortic valve calcification through inflammation, according to preliminary…
A gut bacterium appears essential to the intestinal repair benefits linked to fasting before radiation.…
Bacteria may offer an unexpected way to immobilize uranium in contaminated water. Uranium contamination is…
A jumping gene was directly observed moving from predator to prey through circular RNA. Dead…
Scientists have finally uncovered how bacteria naturally create multiple versions of powerful anti-cancer drugs, solving…
Scientists have uncovered a shared target used by multiple diarrhea-causing bacteria to invade the gut.…
Ancient Australian fossils indicate that the earliest eukaryotes depended on oxygen, providing new evidence that…
Researchers have created a smart wound dressing that can sense when harmful bacteria are present…
Scientists discovered that fog droplets can host living bacteria that grow and help remove harmful…
Scientists have traced the changing microbial communities inside three artisan British cheeses, revealing how bacteria…
Laboratory tests show cranberry juice may strengthen a common UTI antibiotic and reduce bacterial resistance.…
A new study reveals the hidden mechanism a common gut bacterium uses to damage the…
Scientists have uncovered evidence that one of the world’s most widely used weedkillers may also…