New research from Griffith University has shown that a bacterium commonly present in the nose…
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.
Marine Biological Laboratory finds gene captured from bacteria more than 60 million years ago. Your…
A study involving over 1,200 postmenopausal women revealed that certain oral bacteria are linked to…
A new high-speed imaging technique has allowed researchers to capture the fast movements of light-sensitive…
Researchers found that melanoma patients’ gut microbes impact their response to ICB therapy, with harmful…
A new epigenetic mark has been discovered in bdelloid rotifers, involving a horizontally transferred bacterial…
Spectacular structure of chain-mail may explain the success of C.diff at defending itself against antibiotics…
Protein Structure Offers Clues to Drug-Resistance Mechanism A new study sheds light on how a…
Gut bacteria brew all sorts of chemicals, but we don’t know what most of them…
Environmental structure affects interactions between microbial species, making the common kitchen sponge a better incubator…
The fungus Rhizopus teams up with Ralstonia bacteria to defend itself against predators in the…
Fermented meat snack is helping researchers develop a safe, all-natural food preservative. A traditional Vietnamese…
A new cholera vaccine using virus-like particles showed stronger, longer-lasting immune responses in mice compared…
Researchers at Uppsala University have discovered that the ancestors of legionella bacteria infected eukaryotic cells…
Essential nutrient passes between cells via ‘jumping genes.’ Your gut bacteria need vitamin B12 just…
University of South Australia scientists have made a surprising discovery in the origins of an…
Silver and chemicals found in wine and chocolate used to create antimicrobial textile coating. For…
UCLA researchers discovered that bacteria communicate in biofilms using oscillating chemical signals, specifically c-di-GMP, influencing…