Researchers have uncovered a crucial link between dietary zinc intake and protection against Streptococcus pneumoniae, the primary bacterial cause of
Dietary zinc protects against Streptococcus pneumoniae infection, study finds
E. coli’s secret weapon in launching infections
Most types of Escherichia coli are harmless, but the ones that aren’t can cause severe life-threatening diarrhea. These problematic bacteria
Selective antibiotics following nature’s example
With multi-resistant germs becoming more and more of a threat, we are in need of new antibiotics now more than
California woman's foot ravaged by flesh-eating bacteria, exposing her bones
Fox News Flash top headlines for July 18 Fox News Flash top headlines for July 18 are here. Check out
Researchers determine bacteria structure responsible for traveler’s diarrhea: Discovery may aid in advancement of treatments
For the first time researchers have deciphered the near-atomic structure of filaments, called ‘pili’, that extend from the surface of
Yogurt may help to lower pre-cancerous bowel growth risk in men: Observed association strongest for growths highly likely to become cancerous
Eating two or more weekly servings of yogurt may help to lower the risk of developing the abnormal growths (adenomas)
RNR ‘switch’ offers hope in battling antibiotic resistant bacteria
New research from Cornell University offers a new pathway for targeting pathogens in the fight against antibiotic resistant bacteria. As
Dangerous bacteria: researchers discover new factor in the spread of Legionella
Pathogens: Certain bacteria influence the spread of Legionella In the past few years, a significant increase in the number of
First-Ever Video Shows Immune System Blowing Holes in Bacteria
A microscopic video of the human immune system in action reveals how our bodies blow tiny holes in foreign bacteria,
New ‘jumping’ superbug gene discovered, resistant to last-resort antibiotic
While sifting through the bacterial genome of salmonella, Cornell University food scientists discovered mcr-9, a new stealthy, jumping gene so