Gut microbial butyrate enhances mucosal vaccine antibody responses
A research team from POSTECH and ImmunoBiome in Korea, led by Professor Sin-Hyeog Im, has uncovered a new…
Bacteria repurpose viral injection systems to target diverse cells
New study shows how bacteria adapted a virus-derived injection system to recognize and attach to many different types…
Chlamydia pneumoniae found in the eye may aggravate Alzheimer’s disease
Chlamydia pneumoniae—a common bacterium that causes pneumonia and sinus infections—can linger in the eye and brain for years…
Chemical inhibitor helps viruses overcome bacterial immune defenses
Antimicrobial resistance – when bacteria and fungi defend themselves against the drugs design to kill them – is…
Scientists uncover new mechanism initiating gene transcription
Scientists at IOCB Prague are uncovering new details of gene transcription. They have identified a previously unknown molecular…
New mode of communication inside cells helps bacterial pathogens to evade drugs
Biologists have uncovered a new mode of communication inside cells that helps bacterial pathogens learn how to evade…
How modern lifestyles reprogram the gut microbiome and shape disease risk
From jet lag and poor sleep to exercise and chronic stress, this review unpacks how everyday lifestyle factors…
Bacterial infections in patients with liver cirrhosis show rising prevalence and high mortality
Background and aims Bacterial infections (BIs) are common and severe complications in patients with liver cirrhosis, but global…
Bacteria behind Nagashima-type palmoplantar keratosis foot odor identified
The distinct foot odor that comes with the skin disorder Nagashima-type palmoplantar keratosis (NPPK) is caused by the…
Researchers discover how Mycoplasma pneumoniae acquires cholesterol from human hosts
A multidisciplinary team has uncovered a key mechanism that allows the human bacterium Mycoplasma pneumoniae-responsible for atypical pneumonia…
Study reveals how tuberculosis exploits immune defenses to promote infection
Scientists have made a discovery that helps explain why humans and animals are so susceptible to contracting tuberculosis(TB)…
Active mechanical forces drive how bacteria switch swimming direction
Scientists have uncovered a new explanation for how swimming bacteria change direction, providing fresh insight into one of…