A UC San Diego-led study linked early childhood exposure to the bacterial toxin colibactin with…
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 studied rodent behavior to understand the relationships between different populations and how their movements…
A newly discovered antibiotic-resistant bacterium named Staphylococcus borealis presents potential health risks. Staphylococcus borealis has…
The yeast Malassezia helps protect the skin from bacterial infections, but only up to a…
Researchers uncover why the body may keep reacting to a hidden threat even long after…
Scientists have long known that bacteriophages, viruses that infect bacteria, live in our gut, but…
A new bacteria-killing paint shows powerful promise in eliminating dangerous pathogens like MRSA and COVID-19…
A chemical radar allows bacteria to sense and eliminate predators. Investigating how microorganisms communicate deepens…
Tiny magnetic bacteria that live in tightly bound groups are showing scientists how life might…
A drug-resistant strain of A. baumannii is spreading in a Malaysian hospital, posing a global…
C. diff, a dangerous and highly contagious infection, spreads in hospitals much more than previously…
Researchers have found that gut bacteria can interfere with the effectiveness of over 400 commonly…
An outbreak of tuberculosis (TB), a lung disease often marked by a persistent cough, began…
New research has the potential to transform the design of brain implants for neurological disorders,…
Scientists at Goethe University uncover how the oldest enzyme in cellular respiration functions – opening…
A deadly hospital superbug has evolved into a global force by weaponizing a genetic tool…
A team of scientists has zeroed in on an enzyme that could revolutionize Lyme disease…
Researchers discovered that targeting S. pyogenes metabolism with a pyruvate dehydrogenase inhibitor reduces tissue damage…