New research has revealed how bacteria open emergency valve-like protein channels under stress. This breakthrough…
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.
Researchers detect internal motor structure of Mycoplasma mobile using high-speed atomic force microscopy. Much of…
Scientists characterize previously unknown gut reactions. Strictly speaking, humans cannot digest complex carbohydrates — that’s…
Scientists Have Revealed How an Antibiotic of ‘Last Resort’ Kills Bacteria The findings, from Imperial…
New Legionella-related bacteria, including one named “Pokemonas,” have been found in spherical amoebae, possibly expanding…
Freiburg researchers explain an evolutionary step in the symbiosis between plants and nitrogen-fixing bacteria. What…
Microbiologists have found a way to use bacteria to trap microplastics, removing them from the…
Scientists discovered bacteria that convert copper sulfate into elemental copper, presenting an eco-friendly alternative to…
Some natural surfaces, like insect wings, have evolved to develop bactericidal features, which researchers hope…
The unknown direction and pace of change in microbial — including viral — biodiversity may…
Good oral hygiene and regular dental care are the most important ways to reduce the…
Nanothin Antimicrobial Coating Could Prevent and Treat Potentially Deadly Infections Researchers have developed a new…
Researchers find that the earliest bacteria had the tools to perform a crucial step in…
Salmonella infections in human intestinal cells were studied in space for the first time using…
New study points to potential widespread phagocytosis among green algae, suggests improved methodology in environmental…
New findings shed light on mechanisms controlling the most basic processes of life. Five years…
Invasive Water Plant Becomes Breeding Ground for Lethal Cyanobacteria The alarm bells began ringing when…
Prototypes tested in India show promise as a low-cost, natural filtration option. The interiors of…