Bacteria can fend off viral infections by chopping up their DNA with their CRISPR-based immune system, but sufficient numbers of phages can overwhelm microbes’ defenses.
Some bacteria take antibiotic resistance a step further: they chow down on the very compounds designed to kill microbes and use them as fuel. Researchers
Antibiotics are known to influence the growth of bacteria in the human body. But new research led by a team at the European Molecular Biology
A strain of Staphylococcus epidermis found on human skin contains a chemical with cancer-fighting abilities, according to a study published yesterday (February 28) in Science
Mice born by Cesarean section grow up to be heftier than their counterparts born vaginally, a new study shows. The result, published today (October 11)
In the past week, public health officials in Madagascar have reported 230 new cases of plague and 17 deaths from the bacterial disease, bringing the
Tracking 265 people’s various microbial communities, researchers have provided a wealth of data on microbiome variation across the body and over time. As part of
Although the Ebola outbreak in West Africa that started in 2013 was declared over more than a year ago, the disease lingers on. Many Ebola
With the world facing an anti-biotic-resistance crisis, the hunt is on for alternatives to fight bacterial infection. The quest has led peptide chemist Barney Bishop
The importance of delivery method for the development of babies’ gut bacteria has come into question in recent months. A new study from University of
The importance of delivery method for the development of babies’ gut bacteria has come into question in recent months. A new study from University of
A genetically manipulated version of the gastroenteritis-causing bacteria Salmonella typhimurium is a potent destroyer of mouse tumors, according to a report published today (February 8)
Microbes use a number of CRISPR-Cas systems for immunity, but it’s the class 2 system, typically utilizing the nuclease Cas9, that has been adapted for
Viromes from a variety of environments harbor antibiotic resistance genes, according to a study published last month (November 24) in Environmental Pollution. The results suggest
Many people with Parkinson’s disease have digestive symptoms like constipation years before they have neurological symptoms, and scientists have found differences in the gut microbiome
While political scenarios facing the world have many people nervous about what kind of future we face, there is a microscopic war that is constantly
Lose weight, gain it back. That’s the frustrating routine for many individuals who have experienced only short-term success with diets. To examine the microbial and
S ince the dawn of microbiology, researchers have focused on pathogens that make us and our domesticated animals and plants sick. Because the onset of
Before we understood that DNA was the genetic code, scientists knew that bacteria transferred it between cells. In 1928, 25 years before the structure of
Earlier this year, Seres Therapeutics publishedpromising data from an early-stage trial for its SER-109, a pill containing bacterial spores isolated from stool samples for patients
n the last decade or so, researchers have spent billions of dollars categorizing the microbes that populate sites as disparate as the human body, soil,
The evidence continues to mount over the importance of the human microbiome—especially within the intestinal tract—for supporting optimal growth and overall health and wellness. Over
Diabetics who use the commonly prescribed drug metformin to control blood sugar levels have a different composition of gut microbiota than other diabetics, according to
A person’s gut is full of microbes some beneficial, some not. Friend or foe, these bacteria must be prevented from accessing the rest of the
Helicobacter pylori causes stomach ulcers and is linked to gastric cancer. How does this microbe survive in the destructive environment of the stomach? Huang et
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