This important study introduces a Bayesian method to determine bacterial counts that accounts for the experimental noise inherent to dilution and plating methods, and distinguishes it from biological ...

By Pooja Toshniwal PahariaA recent study published in Nature Genetics investigated the genetic factors that enable Shigella flexneri to colonize the human gut. The researchers focused on identifying ...

Scientists have discovered a link between bacteria in the mouth and gut and the progression of cognitive decline in Parkinson's disease. Specific changes in these bacteria, known as the microbiome ...

Bacteria hitch a ride on yeast puddles to zoom around by Cell Press edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors' notes ...

Insect protein blocks bacterial infection Date: June 2, 2025 Source: RMIT University Summary: Scientists in Australia have developed a smart, bacteria-repelling coating based on resilin the ultra ...

As outdoor activities begin to ramp up ahead of summer, Connecticut officials announced Tuesday that they confirmed the first U.S. case of the invasive longhorned tick carrying Ehrlichia chaffeensi… ...

Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche has announced that a new antibiotic, zosurabalpin, is progressing to phase 3 testing.

Intestinal bacteria influence aging of blood vessels Date: May 28, 2025 Source: University of Zurich Summary: The aging of the innermost cell layer of blood vessels leads to cardiovascular ...

On Earth there is no record of Niallia tiangongensis, a bacterium found aboard the Tiangong station that appears to be well adapted to conditions there.

Chinese scientists discovered a novel strain of bacterium with “unique abilities” that allowed it to thrive on the Tiangong Space Station, according to a report.

It can provide high magnification and high-resolution optical sections throughout the layers of the cornea. Bacterial and viral keratitis cannot be positively diagnosed with the confocal microscope.

A new species of cable bacteria, which function like electrical wiring, was recently discovered in the US. Its unique morphology and genetic structure may be useful for the development of ...