Understanding how bacteria form communities on surfaces, including biofilms, has significant implications for both health and ...

In the microscopic battlefield of plant-microbe interactions, plants are constantly fighting off invading bacteria. New research reveals just how clever these bacterial invaders can be.

Bacterial vaginosis is confined to an asymptomatic ... As an alternative, Gram-stain-based microbiological diagnosis of BV has been proposed. To perform a Gram stain, vaginal fluid or discharge ...

Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, archaea, fungi and protozoa. This discipline includes fundamental research on the biochemistry, physiology ...

Background Morgellons disease (MD) is a complex skin disorder characterized by ulcerating lesions that have protruding or embedded filaments. Many clinicians refer to this condition as delusional ...

The number of species in the genus Helicobacter has rapidly expanded over the past decade. The genus now includes at least 24 formally named species as well as numerous other helicobacters awaiting ...