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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.
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…
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…