Microbiologists discover bacteria that eliminate toxic sulfide and use iron minerals to grow. An international…
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 little-known microbe in your gut produces methane and may help your body extract more…
Researchers have created a Trojan Horse–style cancer therapy that hides viruses inside tumor-homing bacteria, letting…
Researchers found that pollen collected by honeybees is teeming with beneficial bacteria. These microbes make…
Researchers have revealed how polymyxins, crucial last-resort antibiotics, break down bacterial armor by forcing cells…
Vinegar combined with nanoparticles killed resistant bacteria. The method may aid in fighting antimicrobial resistance.…
Forgotten bottles uncovered Denmark’s early butter production methods. DNA analysis revealed both beneficial and harmful…
Caffeine and other common substances can influence bacterial defenses, reducing the effectiveness of some antibiotics.…
Scientists have uncovered a natural compound that can wipe out 90% of the sticky film…
Romaine lettuce has been linked to repeated E. coli outbreaks, but new research from Cornell…
Researchers have found a powerful new way to kill cancer cells—by making them explode from…
Scientists have decoded the genetic blueprints of a rare leprosy bacterium preserved in 4,000-year-old Chilean…
Scientists used patterned plastic surfaces to trick bacteria into halting their own spread. These designs…
Three newly identified indole metabolites from a blood-dwelling bacterium were found to reduce skin cell…
A superbug commonly found in hospitals has developed the ability to digest certain medical plastics,…
A team of Japanese researchers has discovered a powerful synergy between gut bacteria and an…
A UC San Diego-led study linked early childhood exposure to the bacterial toxin colibactin with…
Researchers studied rodent behavior to understand the relationships between different populations and how their movements…