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

Scientists at LSU have patented a novel way to kill cancer cells using staph bacteria, sometimes called the “superbug.” ...

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

Biologists have uncovered a new mode of communication inside cells that helps bacterial pathogens learn how to evade drugs.

Bacteria in the human gut can directly deliver proteins into human cells, actively shaping immune responses. A consortium led ...

Instead of killing bacteria, scientists found a way to gently guide gut microbes to produce compounds linked to longevity and healthier aging.

Tiny plastic particles may be quietly reshaping microbial life in drinking water systems. Nanoplastics already raise fears because people can ingest them directly. Now scientists say these tiny partic ...

A destructive plant pathogen has long puzzled scientists with its ability to move swiftly through crops and cause sudden, ...

You might want to check in your laundry room to see whether you have one of the recalled stain removers in your cupboard.

A major new review of human studies finds consistent differences in gut bacterial communities between people with mild ...

Vaccination is one of the greatest achievements in immunology and medicine, nearly eradicating many infectious diseases that ...

A debilitating hoof disease affecting elk herds across the Pacific Northwest appears to be driven not by a single pathogen but by multiple bacterial species working together, according to a study led ...