A research team led by UAB researcher David Reverter has discovered the molecular mechanism that describes in detail the ...

Most bacteria, including many bacterial pathogens, are surrounded by an outer protective layer of sugar molecules, known as a ...

Viruses attack nearly every living organism on Earth. To do so, they rely on highly specialized proteins that recognize and ...

Common gut bacteria use protein delivery systems to interact directly with human cells, reshaping how scientists view the ...

A new study finds that a trait helping a marine bacterium survive and flourish today may ultimately become its Achilles Heel as ocean conditions continue to shift.

Antibiotic treatments are losing effectiveness against a range of common bacterial pathogens, including E. coli, K.

A new study suggests that a common respiratory bacterium may play an unexpected role in Alzheimer’s disease.

Chilean chocolate with grape residue slows down bacteria associated with gastric cancer, according to a recent scientific study.

A study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers has found that certain antibodies inhibit Mycobacterium ...

Why dead bacteria are the secret to a happier gut - Postbiotics are stealing the spotlight for their ability to support digestion and immunity, says Louise Pyne ...