“If bacteria survive in a harsh, polluted environment, it’s probably because they have adapted to use surrounding chemical ...

In mirror bacteria, however, the molecules of life are – as you might’ve guessed from the name – mirrored. At least, theoretically; no one’s actually made any mirror lifeforms yet ...

A new study reveals that close social contacts, such as friends, influence the composition of the microbiota — the community ...

Mental health interventions are often pretty clear in their methodology – therapy to change your way of thinking or ...

Both viruses and bacteria can cause illness, but they dont cause the same illnesses. And while all viruses are bad, there are ...

Experiments and modeling reveal the unexpected structure that can be seen in bacteria grown in mucus samples and biofilms.

Lake Mendota in Wisconsin is transformed by the changing seasons – covered by ice in winter, and by algae in summer – and a new study shows how these cyclical shifts are putting the lake's bacteria ...

The researchers were able to grow organoids using Invasin, a protein produced by bacteria. This study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on 30 December, shows that ...