A research team at the University of Arizona College of Medicine–Tucson is developing a drug that works in combination with copper to kill bacteria, including those that cause MRSA, a type of staph ...

Light is a universal stimulus that influences all living things. Cycles of light and dark help set the biological clocks for ...

Near-weightless conditions can mutate genes and alter the physical structures of bacteria and phages, disrupting their normal ...

An office staple could be harboring a gross secret. Many may turn down tap water, but new research shows it could be the ...

A bacterial defense system called SPARDA employs kamikaze-like tactics to protect cells and could be useful in future ...

For more than a century, food scientists have searched for ways to satisfy a sweet tooth without the health risks tied to ...

Some antibiotics stop bacteria from growing without actually killing them, allowing infections to return later. Scientists at ...

Each year, more than two million people die from advanced chronic liver disease (ACLD). Previous research has linked gut ...

In most people, these bacteria coexist peacefully and contribute to a mutually beneficial relationship, with both human and ...

The mucosal surfaces that line the body are embedded with defensive molecules that help keep microbes from causing ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Bacteria operate by a pretty simple set of biological commands ...

Americans heading to the beach for Independence Day weekend may want to check if the waters are OK for swimming or wading. Warnings of high bacteria levels from public health officials have begun ...