The type of antibiotic used depends on the bacterium causing the infection. These shape classifications help identify the different bacteria. There are various structures within a bacterial cell ...

Now researchers ... A Common Mouth and Gut Bacteria May Be Linked With Increased Stroke Risk Jan. 30, 2025 — Increased levels of Streptococcus anginosus, a common type of bacteria that usually ...

The study was published Feb. 5 in Science Translational Medicine. The human body hosts many different types of bacteria. These bacteria, known collectively as the body’s microbiome, play major roles ...

Phages are viruses that attack bacteria by injecting their DNA, then usurping bacterial machinery to reproduce. Eventually, ...

found seven types of dangerous bacteria, including faecal matter. The study commissioned by National Scrap Car, paints a "grotty picture" of the bacterial contamination at forecourts nationwide.