New research reveals how bacteria “selflessly” share DNA through GTAs
Research has shed important new light on the enemies-turned-allies that allow bacteria to exchange genes, including those linked to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). …
Vaccine gaps fuel Bangladesh’s deadly measles crisis | Northwest & National News
Rocking her baby to soothe his searing pain and gasping breaths, 18-year-old Rubia Akhtar Brishti recounts how her…
Cola may quickly lower pH inside orthodontic clear aligners and shift oral bacteria within hours
A 24-hour microbiome study suggests that cola can rapidly disturb the aligner-tooth microenvironment, and that removing aligners before…
Study opens the door for future treatments for Sleeping Sickness
To survive in the human bloodstream, the African trypanosome parasite wears a “cloak” made of proteins known as…
Why Some Bacteria Survive Antibiotics
IntroductionResistance vs. persistence: Key differencesBiological mechanisms underlying persistenceClinical consequences of persistenceResearch advances and therapeutic strategiesReferencesFurther reading Antibiotic persistence…
The role and possible mechanism of intestinal fungi in the progression of chronic liver diseases
Asrani, S. K., Devarbhavi, H., Eaton, J. & Kamath, P. S. Burden of liver diseases in the world.…
Mushroom Pool: The subtle spring with the spectacular story
Yellowstone Caldera Chronicles is a weekly column written by scientists and collaborators of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory. This…
Periodontal bacteria trigger bone density reduction via the gut
Periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory disease of the gums, affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide and is increasingly…
Phenogenomics reveals the ecology and evolution of Trichoderma fungi for sustainable agriculture
Trichoderma diversification coincides with angiosperm rainforest dynamics We analysed 37 strains spanning taxonomic, ecological and applied diversity of…
Infant bifidobacteria may protect against childhood allergies
Certain gut bacteria in infants may reduce the risk of developing allergies later in childhood. This is the…
Hidden bacteria dominate Earth’s deep soils – Sciworthy
Deep beneath Earth’s surface lies a largely unexplored ecosystem known as the Critical Zone. The Critical Zone is…
High adherence and safety found in short TB treatments
A study comparing one- and three-month antibiotic treatments to prevent active tuberculosis (TB) finds that a high percentage…