Our bodies are a constant battlefield between pathogens and our immune system. But beyond this battle, there’s a larger war being fought between humans and drug-resistant bacteria. When antibiotics ...

Using microorganisms, researchers have successfully developed a new bio-based plastic to replace conventional plastic. Poly(ester amide) amide is a next-generation material that combines the ...

It's an oft-cited strange-but-true fact: There are as many bacteria in your gut as there are other cells in your body. This community of microbes (not just bacteria, but viruses, fungi, archaea, and ...

In the fight against bacterial pathogens, researchers are combining vaccination with targeted colonization of the intestine by harmless microorganisms. This approach could potentially mark a turning ...

Colibactin is a powerful toxin produced by Escherichia coli and other bacteria living in the human gut. This highly unstable bacterial product causes mutations in DNA that have been linked to ...

An Argentina lagoon turned a bright pink color caused by sodium sulfite, an anti-bacterial product used in fish factories - Copyright AFP Timur Matahari An Argentina ...

Scientists may soon turn to bacteria originally found in feces to help cure chronic wounds more quickly. An open wound, for example, is a perfect little breeding pool for bacteria. But not all ...

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Scientists have discovered a species of bacteria that can act as electric wiring, according to a new study. The bacteria, named Ca. Electrothrix yaqonensis, could usher in a "new era of bioelectronic ...

Mirror bacteria and microbes are synthetic lifeforms made to reflect existing life on Earth. They could serve as tools to treat diseases, but some scientists are concerned about potentially ...