Researchers have made significant strides in understanding bacterial photosynthesis by capturing high-resolution images of photosynthetic…
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 new compound called BPD-9, derived from the natural antimicrobial sanguinarine, has been shown to…
Drug-sensitive bacteria can develop resistance when part of microbial communities, utilizing cross-protection mechanisms. Many human…
A UC Riverside team has found bacteria that break down “forever chemicals” in water, potentially…
Researchers have discovered and analyzed DNA from the world’s oldest cheese, found with the Tarim…
Cutting-edge computational techniques have unraveled the genetic factors behind the deadliness of cholera. The study…
Migratory animals may navigate using Earth’s magnetic fields, potentially aided by magnetic bacteria living inside…
Discoveries in the Arctic point to potential antivirulence antibiotics that could help overcome bacterial resistance.…
New research reveals how bacterial proteins self-organize by destruction, aiding synthetic material design. How does…
Research reveals an electric current in the gut that can attract pathogens such as Salmonella.…
A groundbreaking genetic analysis of Lyme disease bacteria has paved the way for more accurate…
Bdelloid rotifers, a type of small freshwater animal, harness stolen bacterial genes to create antibiotics,…
Columbia researchers found that bacteria create temporary, free-floating genes outside their genome, a breakthrough that…
The microbiome inside microwaves, which is resistant to radiation, is similar to that found on…
The AnoxyGen project, led by Christian Hertweck and funded by the ERC Advanced Grant, explores…
New research has discovered bacterial contamination in about 35% of commercial tattoo and permanent makeup…
A new antibiotic compound developed by Washington University researchers effectively treats severe bacterial infections, including…
ETH researchers have modified certain bacteria with UV light so that they produce more cellulose.…