Researchers at Umeå University have turned a protein from soil bacteria into a potential new weapon against colorectal cancer ...

A protein plucked from common soil bacteria and paired with a fatty acid can destroy colorectal cancer cells in laboratory ...

Scientists reveal how graphene toothbrushes eliminates bacteria without harming human cells, revolutionizing daily hygiene.

How are bacterial pathogens able to effectively overcome plants defense mechanisms? Researchers working with Professor Şuayb ...

The microbial arms race, in which bacteria battle with each other, viruses, and other organisms for space and nutrients, has ...

Bacteriophages, or phages, are viruses that infect and kill bacteria. These microscopic predators are found everywhere, from ...

A revolutionary cancer treatment is now being applied to a wide range of autoimmune disorders. Columnist Michael Le Page ...

Tufts University researchers are using AI and machine learning to more quickly identify potential narrow-spectrum antibiotics ...

A Korean skincare staple is tackling the global superbug crisis. Scientists find Cica-derived madecassic acid stops ...

A single protein bolted to the inner membrane of a bacterial cell can shred a virus’s DNA before that genetic material ever reaches the interior. That is the central finding behind SNIPE, a newly ...

Antibiotic resistance is a known threat, but a "silent surge" of drug-resistant fungi is the next global health crisis.

Antibiotics are one of the greatest breakthroughs in medical history. They turned once-deadly infections into treatable ...