Scientists have decoded the metabolic strategies of certain sulfur bacteria. A new study reports that the bacteria are found worldwide and have a complex metabolism with modular features.

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 ...

A new soda pop containing a mixture of prebiotics to encourage bacterial diversity is now available. Currently, there is no ...

University of Toronto researchers have discovered nine new genes used by bacteria to protect themselves against ...

Some things just work better in pairs—like peanut butter and jelly, or famous duos like Simon and Garfunkel. Now, scientists ...

Vegetables improve your gut health, increases energy and improves your mood, according to Hope Health dietitian. Here are ...

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

Blujepa is the first new type of oral antibiotic to treat UTIs to gain approval in more than 20 years. Its development was ...

In the microscopic world of bacteria, gene transfer is a powerful mechanism that can alter cellular function, drive antibiotic resistance and even shape entire ecosystems.

"Phages are viruses that naturally predate bacteria," explains the study's ... "We cloned the 57 genes into different bacterial strains and grew them on agar plates," says Sam Fairburn, co-author ...

Scientists were shocked to discover that microplastics don’t just pollute the environment, they may also be fueling the rise ...

Scientific analysis indicated that the cause was natural. Following an investigation into a possible Eucharistic miracle at a ...