New Antibiotic Kills Dangerous and Resistant Bacteria
A new antibiotic that can fight against resistant bacteria. Antibiotics were long thought to be a miracle cure for bacterial infections. However, many pathogens have evolved…
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Hidden Deep Within a Cave – Unique New Bacteria Species Discovered
Scientists in Japan have found a type of bacteria in a cave that exhibits multicellular behavior and a unique, two-phase life cycle. The bacterium, HS-3,…
The Thinking Undead: How Dormant Bacteria Comes Back to Life
Unexpected bacterial cell activity provides insights about life in extreme states on Earth and maybe on other worlds. Some bacteria go into a dormant state…
Living Bioelectronic Sensors Send a Jolt of Electricity When Triggered
New bacterial sensors detect the presence of a variety of contaminants in water. When you hit your finger with a hammer, you feel the pain…
New Compound Discovered That Destroys the MRSA Superbug
A compound that both inhibits the MRSA superbug and renders it more vulnerable to antibiotics in lab experiments has been discovered by researchers at the…
Black Death Shaped Evolution, Setting the Course for How Our Immune Systems Respond to Disease Today
The Black Death shaped the evolution of immunity genes, setting the course for how we respond to disease today. An international team of scientists analyzed…
Black Death Drove Selection of Human Immune-Related Genes, Affecting Our Susceptibility to Disease Today
The Black Death, which killed up to 50% of the European population in less than five years, was the single greatest mortality event in recorded…
Scientists Solve a 50-Year Mystery – How Do Bacteria Move?
University of Virginia scientists have solved a decades-old mystery. Researchers from the University of Virginia School of Medicine and their colleagues have solved a long-standing…
90% Are Completely Cured – A New Far Superior Treatment for Life-Threatening Intestinal Infections
While normal therapy is often insufficient to treat stubborn bowel disease, recent research found that a novel, ground-breaking method could completely cure 90% of patients….
Surprising Findings: Bacteria Punish Cheaters and Enforce Fairness Within Their Communities
A study reveals that bacteria can behave “spitefully.” Annoyed by freeloaders? You are not alone, and taking advantage of others is an issue that affects all…
99.7% in Only One Hour – New Nanocoating Kills More Bacteria Faster
A new copper coating could be the next superbug fighter. A new copper covering that kills bacteria faster and in greater amounts than existing formulations…
Scientists Thought a Bacteria Was Harmless – They Were Wrong
An international study led by Singapore scientists discovers bacteria previously thought harmless can worsen existing lung disease. A team of international scientists has discovered that…
When Microbiomes Collide: Peculiar Findings From Over 300 Human Fecal Transplants
Scientists used data from over 300 human fecal microbiota transplants to gain an ecological understanding of what happens when two gut microbiomes clash together. Fecal…
Yale Scientists Discover That Light Accelerates Conductivity in Nature’s “Electric Grid”
There is a global web of tiny bacteria-generated nanowires in the soil and oceans that “breathe” by exhaling excess electrons, composing an intrinsic electrical grid…
New Compound Fights Off Over 300 Drug-Resistant Bacteria
The drug candidate, called fabimycin, was shown to be potent against over 300 drug-resistant clinical isolates. Because the bacteria that cause urinary tract infections are…
Researchers Discover How Plants Reprogram Their Cells To Fight Invaders
Findings could help researchers boost crops’ immune systems without sacrificing yield. In times of war, factories can retool to support the needs of battle. Assembly…
Why Did a Highly Infectious Cholera Variant – Expected To Cause the 8th Cholera Pandemic – Mysteriously Die Out?
A new study reveals why a particularly infectious strain of cholera declined. A recent study explains why a highly contagious cholera bug variant that caused…
Johns Hopkins Doctors Discover That a Common Infection May Cause Cancer
A new study suggests that Clostridioides difficile is responsible for certain colorectal cancers. According to data gathered by scientists at the Bloomberg Kimmel Institute for…
