In short, while bacteria may not have “sex lives” in the way humans do, their frequent DNA exchanges play a crucial role in ...

When Kostas Konstantinidis proved that many bacteria—like plants and animals—are organized into species, he upended a ...

Jan. 28, 2025 — New research has identified a unique genetic signature in bacteria that can predict their likelihood of developing antibiotic resistance, a finding that can help quickly identify ...

Bacteria are organisms that consist of a single cell without a nucleus and with distinct structural, physiological and evolutionary characteristics. Bacteria form one of the three domains of life ...

Recalcitrant infections are often caused by dormant bacteria, including persisters and viable but nonculturable cells. Here, the authors explore how composition and structure of protein ...

A new study reveals that close social contacts, such as friends, influence the composition of the microbiota — the community ...

Fay Vincent, whose idealism and self-styled independence as baseball commissioner clashed with owners eager for war with the ...

New research reveals that bacteria form species and maintain cohesion through frequent DNA exchange within species. This ...

If your teeth have ever felt fuzzy after skipping a brushing, you've encountered biofilm -- a slimy bacterial layer that clings to surfaces. In medical settings, biofilms make infections harder to ...

If your teeth have ever felt fuzzy after skipping a brushing, you’ve encountered biofilm—a slimy bacterial layer that clings to surfaces. In medical settings, biofilms make infections harder to treat ...

When Kostas Konstantinidis proved that many microbes — like plants and animals — are organized into species, he upended a ...

THE ‘most significant risks’ facing the council include the ‘stability’ of its financial position and a fungal disease affecting ash ...