Study: Antibiotic resistance is increasing in Shiga toxin-producing E. coli
Resistance to antimicrobial agents is rising among human infections with Escherichia coli bacteria that produce the Shiga toxin,…
Early Release – Clinical Predictors of Fatal Outcomes from Human Leptospirosis, Thailand, 2015–2024 – Volume 32, Number 7—July 2026 – Emerging Infectious Diseases journal
Leptospirosis is a widespread zoonotic disease caused by pathogenic Leptospira bacteria species. It is responsible for an estimated…
Simple probiotic may treat acid reflux and prevent cancer
Patients with acid reflux, which occurs when stomach acid pushes up into the esophagus, know the symptoms all…
Structural insights reveal unique bacterial β-1,2-glucan transport system
Even though sugars are often framed as simple sources of energy, they also serve as structurally complex and…
Tick protein discovery could help prevent disease transmission
Few creatures inspire as much universal dislike as ticks. Though small, these parasites have an enormous impact on…
Gut microbiota may determine severity of life-threatening sepsis infections
Why do some people recover easily from bacterial infections while others rapidly deteriorate into life-threatening sepsis? According to…
Early Release – Cutibacterium avidum Bacteria in Post-Mastectomy Breast with Prior Silicone Injections, Singapore – Volume 32, Number 6—June 2026 – Emerging Infectious Diseases journal
Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be reflected in the online…
MIDAS platform accelerates protein engineering through rapid PCR-based screening
Proteins are critical to life – and to industry. There are countless proteins that could be engineered to…
Harmful bacteria found in new $162m Mason Clinic unit, Health NZ says
Now, because of the discovery of bacteria in the hydraulic system, the relocation of patients will not take…
University of Queensland study unveils new defense against antibiotic resistance
Alternative therapies that aid the body’s immune system to fight bacteria have shown promise in addressing the global…
Scientists Turn Cancer’s Own Bacteria Against It in Breakthrough Therapy
A bacteria-inspired therapy disrupts cancer cell energy production and shows strong results in early studies. Credit: Shutterstock A…
Building large DNA pieces to create custom microbes
A review in Quantitative Biology demonstrates that scientists can now reliably build and combine very large pieces of…