For the first time researchers have deciphered the near-atomic structure of filaments, called ‘pili’, that extend from the surface of
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New non-antibiotic strategy for the treatment of bacterial meningitis
With the increasing threat of antibiotic resistance, there is a growing need for new treatment strategies against life threatening bacterial
Oral bacteria in pancreas linked to more aggressive tumors
The presence of oral bacteria in so-called cystic pancreatic tumours is associated with the severity of the tumour, a study
Sinister blastocystis: A clandestine killer of good bacteria revealed
Since most of the microbes in our gut are bacteria, they tend to hog much of the microbiome research limelight.
Helping dental retainers and aligners fight off bacteria
Clear, plastic aligners have been growing in popularity as alternatives to bulky, metal braces. And once the teeth are straightened,
Microbes from marine volcanic vents reveal how humans adjusted to a changing atmosphere
Ancient microbes that thrive in some of the world’s most extreme environments and modern-day humans have more in common than
how bacteria communicate in groups to avoid antibiotics
In a new study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry (JBC), researchers from the University of Notre Dame and
How intestinal bacteria can affect your blood sugar and lipid levels
Intestinal bacteria have attracted recent attention since they were discovered to influence various physiological functions and diseases in humans. Researchers