Mutant genes can promote genetic transfer across taxonomic kingdoms. Bacteria do not sexually reproduce, but…
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 molecule from chestnut leaves disarms MRSA without killing it, offering a new way to…
Bacteria found in the rumen, one of the compartments that make up the cow stomach,…
A 5,000-year-old plague strain found in Latvia shows Y. pestis once spread slowly and wasn’t…
Antimicrobial peptides fight viral diseases but a structural flaw makes them difficult to use as…
Sweeteners could cause gut bacteria to invade the intestine. New research has discovered that common…
NIH scientists discover that bacteria may drive activity of many hallmark aging genes in flies.…
By identifying one of the mechanisms regulating the virulence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a UNIGE team…
Intestinal microbes like Bifidobacteria could be key allies in the fight against COVID-19. Researchers from…
A new mass spectrometry approach from Miami University helps identify effective inhibitors of antibiotic-resistant enzymes,…
Dynamic cyanobacterial membranes reveal nature’s blueprint for boosting photosynthesis and powering future bioenergy innovations. A…
Scientists have identified the protein that was the missing evolutionary link between two ancient algae…
Fish oil may help antibiotics work better by making resistant bacteria like A. baumannii more…
Most high-value chemicals are currently produced using fossil fuels – industrial chemistry’s use of petroleum…
A few dominant bacteria, not microbial diversity at large, drive most soil carbon cycling, offering…
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a fluorescent chemical probe that…
The MetaSUB project mapped microbial DNA from 60 cities, discovering over 12,000 new organisms and…
FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute study shows 95 percent success rate with amoxicillin. Diseases continue…