Ants show new promise as a source of powerful antibiotics
Has a crucial component to the development of human medicine been hiding under our feet? Auburn University Assistant…
Phages use small RNA to hijack bacterial cells and boost replication
As antibiotic-resistant infections rise and are projected to cause up to 10 million deaths per year by 2050,…
Understanding how the immune system protects against fungal pathogenicity
The yeast Candida albicans colonizes mucosal surfaces and is usually harmless. However, under certain conditions it can cause…
Gut bacteria mimicry can accelerate the progression of multiple sclerosis
If gut bacteria are too similar to the protective layer of nerves, they can misdirect the immune system…
SIRT3 deficiency worsens eustachian tube dysfunction during middle-ear infection
Middle-ear infections caused by Gram-negative bacteria remain among the most common pediatric illnesses worldwide. When the eustachian tube-responsible…
Quinoline tag helps vancomycin breach gram-negative defenses
 Vancomycin is a common antibiotic used to treat gram-positive bacterial infections. It targets a key building block…
L’Oréal bets on longevity science to extend skin healthspan
Key takeaways L’Oréal is investing heavily in longevity science as beauty and wellness converge.Focus areas include the skin…
Pneumococcal vaccination lowers antibiotic-resistant bacteria in children
Children in Guatemala who received a common vaccine that helps prevent pneumonia were less likely to carry antibiotic-resistant…
Study provides new hope for future treatment of intestinal condition IBS
Researchers at örebro University in Sweden have made a significant advance in understanding the intestinal condition IBS. For…
New technique helps understand how bacterial shapes contribute to disease
Scientists have long known that bacteria come in many shapes and sizes, but understanding what those differences mean…
How the gut microbiome links obesity to colorectal cancer
Study: From obesity to cancer: Gut microbiome mechanisms, biomarkers, and U.S. public health strategies. Image Credit: Shutterstock AI…
Gut bacteria threatened by pesticides and other common chemical pollutants
A large-scale laboratory screening of human-made chemicals has identified 168 chemicals that are toxic to bacteria found in…