New research found that imbalances in RNA communication, both within and from outside the organism, can shorten the lifespan of Caenorhabditis elegans, offering new insights…
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A recent study spanning 20 years in the UK and Norway links antibiotic use to the spread of antibiotic-resistant E. coli, showing that the impact…
The predatory bacterium Myxococcus xanthus (left) slaughtering its prey (right). Black dots are predator aggregates called fruiting bodies and the rippling waves in the contact…
UC San Diego scientists developed microbeMASST, a novel tool that significantly advances microbial metabolism research by identifying microbes and their metabolic signatures. This breakthrough could…
A team of researchers has discovered a method to activate a bacterial defense system, known as CBASS, to self-destruct and prevent the spread of viruses…
A recent study on leguminous plants has uncovered the role of IRON MAN (IMA) peptides in facilitating the collection of iron into root nodules during…
A groundbreaking study by LJI scientists has uncovered how T cells target Mycobacterium tuberculosis, identifying key T cell epitopes that could lead to new TB…
Recent research from McGill University suggests a link between Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease in people aged 50…
Research published in Microbiology Spectrum demonstrates that tomato juice can kill Salmonella Typhi and other harmful bacteria affecting digestive and urinary tract health. This breakthrough…
Research on how microbes may prevent allergies shows mixed results. Studies comparing wild and laboratory mice found that exposure to diverse microbes doesn’t always reduce…
A groundbreaking study by UC San Diego researchers reveals why Staphylococcus aureus (SA) vaccines fail in clinical trials, highlighting how SA tricks the immune system…
An improved understanding of bacterial languages brings us closer to controlling and coordinating the behavior of bacteria. Credit: Ekaterina Osmekhina/Aalto University Scientists tease apart the…
Researchers have decoded the genome of Epulopiscium viviparus, a giant bacterium living in surgeonfish, revealing unique metabolic adaptations and energy production methods. This study offers…
Recent research uncovers the unique ability of certain gut bacteria to use various metabolites for energy, suggesting the gut microbiome’s significant role in human health…
Scanning electron microscopy image of a chigger. Credit: Loganathan Ponnusamy, NC State University A study in North Carolina has detected the bacterium responsible for scrub…
Scientists have developed a novel family of polymers that effectively kills bacteria, including E. coli and MRSA, without causing antibiotic resistance. This breakthrough, involving multidisciplinary…
A new study highlights the risk associated with feeding dogs a raw meat diet, significantly increasing the likelihood of them excreting ciprofloxacin-resistant E. coli. This…
The urgent crisis of antibiotic-resistant superbugs is addressed in groundbreaking research by UMass Amherst and Microbiotix. Their study, focusing on disrupting the Type 3 secretion…
Investigators are developing synthetic programmable bacteria to help kill cancerous tissue. Credit: Texas A&M Engineering https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1009258 https://chat.openai.com/c/6cfb1180-0a40-409b-b230-817e653d2c44 Texas A&M University researchers are co-leading a $20…