The recoded bacterium uses only 57 of the 64 possible genetic codes, freeing up seven to be used for different purposes ...

In a giant feat of genetic engineering, scientists have created bacteria that make proteins in a radically different way than ...

The viruses that kill bacteria may be our best bet against antibiotic resistance — if we can understand how they win.

About 80% of people have the fungus Candida albicans in their gut. Although most of the time it persists unnoticed for years ...

A desert region in northern Mexico sparked the imagination of Prof. Joel Stavans, a physicist who studies the physics of ...

A leftover from microbes’ meals is linked to early heart disease in people. In mice, it contributed to plaque buildup in the arteries.

A new study, led by University of Groningen molecular biologist Danny Incarnato, identifies hundreds of ...

Bacterial cell division, a process wherein a single cell divides to form two identical daughter cells, represents one of the most essential biological processes.

Research Cell-Free System Enables Rapid Assembly of Nipah Virus Vaccine Candidate Researchers use synthetic liposomes and bacterial extracts to generate immune responses against viral proteins ...

New research from Professor Guillermo Ameer’s team shows how a shape change of a cell’s nucleus can trigger regenerative signals and improve implant performance.

Scientists at the University of Nottingham have discovered surface patterns that can drastically reduce bacteria's ability to multiply on plastics, which means that infections on medical devices ...

A better idea is probably to just add a vase of fresh flowers elsewhere in the bathroom, and leave your toilet tank lid free and clear of any unique arrangements.