microbiology

Historical samples of bloodstream infections hold secrets to Escherichia coli’s evolutionary history and the emergence of virulent clones.

Humans harbor both bacteria and viruses that help keep us healthy. Soon, they might cure us too.

Researchers can choose their own microplate adventure with these critical considerations for application setup.

Two autophagy genes work together to stop Mycobacterium tuberculosis dead in its tracks.

Bioinspired small molecules combat viral threats by targeting a common feature in enveloped viruses, making them useful against a wide range of viruses.

In the fight between hosts and fungal pathogens, scientists discovered how withholding manganese can cripple Candida albicans.

Timothy Hand leads a research team that explores how maternal immune signals shape the infant intestinal microbiota.

Esther Ngumbi believes that chemical signals between plants, microbes, and insects hold the key to secure and sustainable food production.

Evidence of malaria parasites aligning with their human hosts may pave the way for new antimalarial agents.

Nematodes buried in Siberian permafrost may be able to stay in a state of suspended animation indefinitely, according to recent findings.

Researchers showed that the delivery method affects the microbiome and plays a role in the infant vaccine immune response.

A bacterial strain from healthy corals could slow the progression and prevent transmission of the destructive stony coral tissue loss disease in the wild.

Researchers identified cold-adapted microbes that degrade certain plastics at low temperatures, potentially saving energy in industrial recycling.

Fyza Shaikh investigates how microbes shape cancer patients’ health and recovery.