Bacterial interaction is known for generating electricity, making a new type of batteries possible. There are two main ...

"Probiotics are live microorganisms, often called 'good bacteria,' that help maintain a healthy balance in your gut by promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria and suppressing harmful ones ...

According to the Ohio Department of Health, Legionella are bacteria that grow naturally in the environment, and especially in warm water. “It occurs in freshwater lakes and streams. However ...

San Luis Obispo County Department of Public Works public information officer Shelly Cone said the county has identified the contaminant as a strain of coliform bacteria. Cone said approximately ...

Researchers at Amsterdam UMC have developed a new diagnostic test that can quickly and accurately diagnose bacterial meningitis. The test measures the CRP protein in cerebrospinal fluid ...

Colibactin is a "genotoxin" and the "weapon system of a bacteria to fight other bacteria and to defend themselves," said Alexandrov. It can "get directed" to the gut cells and seed mutations ...

It was only after Ellie was offered a "last resort" analysis called metagenomics, that she was diagnosed with a rare bacterial infection which was cured with antibiotics. "It's been transformative ...

Their role is to fight off bacteria and viruses that enter the body through the nose and mouth. In this article, we outline the best home treatments and over-the-counter (OTC) medications for ...

Kidney infections often start in the lower urinary tract but spread to the kidneys. Occasionally, bacteria from other body parts reach the kidneys through the bloodstream. A high number of ...

Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst say they've discovered a new bacteria in rabbit ticks in Maine that's related to the spotted fever pathogen. Microbiology professor Stephen Rich, ...