Meet the jumbo phage. Scientists believe they’ve cracked the code on how its ‘secret handshakes’ act as a shield against the ...

Worried about gut health while taking antibiotics? Doctor shares the best foods to eat to restore good bacteria, support ...

Texas A&M researchers have found that curcumin, when activated by light, can weaken antibiotic-resistant bacteria, restoring ...

The focus on killing bacteria in a test tube is misguided for three reasons. First, antibiotics can save lives even if they kill only most bacteria, not all of them. The human immune system does ...

Antibiotics literally means against life. But antibiotics are specifically used for killing bacteria and other microorganisms or for inhibiting their growth, without harming human cells.

Researchers have proven that antibiotic-resistant strains of a harmful bacteria thrive in a diabetic infection environment.

Three of these six pathogens are antibiotic-resistant Gram-negative bacteria. Recently, antibacterial drugs against ESBL-producing Gram-negative bacteria accounted for ∼15% (2 out of 13 ...

In the coming years, an unprecedented number of people will leave planet Earth—but it’s becoming increasingly clear that deep ...

"Conducting research through the SEA-PHAGES program was the first time in my academic career where I felt what I learned in ...

The nation must lose its tight focus on individual disciplines if it is to keep pace with the evolving requirements of scientific enquiry.

Feb. 5, 2025 — A new study has found that certain bacteria were associated with better memory and attention, while others were linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer's ... Scientists Reveal ...