Scientists have found a way to use common bacteria as tiny, green chemical factories to replace a process that currently ...

Drug-resistant bacteria are becoming harder to treat, pushing scientists to look for new antibiotic targets. Researchers have now discovered that several unrelated viruses disable a key bacterial ...

As vital as vaccines are, they can be frustratingly selective about their targets. Scientists from institutions across the US ...

Biochemists at Caltech have identified how viruses have converged on a method for killing bacteria. The researchers have homed in on an underexplored small transporter called MurJ that is a vital part ...

Researchers discovered that clearing out certain digestive bacteria with antibiotics helps calm the immune system. This temporary microbial shift protected mice from severe brain swelling and cellular ...

Microbiology research responds to medical student's critique of unproven alternative treatments. One-size-fits-all medical guidelines are not based on the full spectrum of evidence.

About 19% of women 65 and older have been diagnosed with diabetes, a national health interview study indicates.

Researchers at the University of Bath have developed a new technology that uses bacteria to build, chemically stabilize, and test millions of potential drug molecules inside living cells, making it ...

Inside every cell, thousands of molecular signals collide, overlap, and compensate, obscuring the true drivers of gene expression.

Figuring out who to screen could change the game. This discovery is getting us closer.

Nurturing your gut doesn’t have to be complicated. It starts with simple, everyday food choices that help you feel your best. From fiber-rich staples to minimally processed meals, small shifts can ...