Viruses, like those that cause COVID-19 or HIV, are formidable opponents once they invade our bodies. Antiviral treatments strive to block a virus or halt its replication. However, viruses are dynamic ...

In a study of 12 heterosexual couples, researchers noted the presence of a partner's genital bacteria after sex, even when ...

Their discovery showed that even tucked away in our innards – in the walls of our stomachs, subjected to vinegar-like pH ...

Researchers have revealed how Staphylococcus aureus bacteria extract iron from hemoglobin—a process crucial to their survival ...

There are numerous potential uses for the CRISPR-Cas gene scissors, ranging from antiviral treatments and diagnostics to the ...

A simple model projected which strains were likely to be highly transmissible, with implications for public health.

Hundreds of different species of microbes live in your gut. In the future, one of these might serve a new function: ...

Imagine a bustling metropolis on a weekday morning: vehicles honking, people rushing to work, street vendors setting up shop ...

This study uncovers key morphological and ultrastructural similarities between cable bacteria genera. The periplasmic ...

In the face of rising concerns about antibiotic resistant infections, an international group of microbial experts have launched a powerful and flexible free online genomic toolkit for more rapid ...

The CRISPR-Cas gene scissors offer a wide range of potential applications, from the treatment of genetic diseases to ...

Stanford scientists discovered that a harmless skin bacterium triggers a powerful immune response. By tweaking a bacterial ...