Researchers discovered lariocidin, a lasso peptide antibiotic that kills multidrug-resistant bacteria by binding a novel ...

The molecule was found in soil samples collected from a laboratory technician’s garden. The discovery shows that “there is ...

A previously unknown protein in a family of bacteria found in soil and the human gut microbiome has been discovered—which ...

Amid a surge in drug-resistant bacteria, researchers believe they have discovered a new class of antibiotics for the first ...

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are a serious public health threat. Understanding the biology of these bacteria—such as how ...

A recently identified bacterial protein structure is contributing to the design of novel anticancer drug delivery systems.

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria is a serious public health threat. Understanding the biology of these bacteria--such as how they synthesise their protective capsules--is essential for developing new ...

New bacterial nanocellulose-covered stents integrate seamlessly with tissues, deliver drugs precisely, and promise safer ...

Lariocidin, a peptide made by bacteria living in soil, was effective against several different microbes responsible for deadly infections. UIC researchers working with collaborators at McMaster ...

Scientists at Goethe University uncover how the oldest enzyme in cellular respiration functions – opening the door to ...