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

Scientists develop self-propelling nanoparticles that can physically pierce and eliminate drug-resistant bacteria in eye infections, showing success in initial animal studies.

Trace metals are crucial for the growth of all living organisms. Understanding the role of these trace metals on metabolism ...

Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) is prominently used for analyzing elemental composition in individual cells. However, the conventional sample introduction system of ICP-MS causes ...

A recent study by a team from Chiba University has demonstrated a promising approach for fighting antibiotic resistance by identifying a compound, V-161, that inhibits a sodium-pumping enzyme critical ...

Bacteria are organisms that consist of a single cell without a nucleus and with distinct structural, physiological and evolutionary characteristics. Bacteria form one of the three domains of life ...

Canadian researchers are now engineering bacteria to help tackle the growing environmental impact of microplastics.

The mysterious balls that forced the closure of several beaches in Sydney last week were found to contain saturated acids, E.

While storing cosmetics in makeup bags or handbags might seem like a smart way to keep them protected and organised, ...

If everything that occurs at the microscopic, molecular level in plants and animals and other life forms occurs as a result ...

Researchers have identified ancient proteins that may help explain how the first complex cells evolved from simpler ones over 15 billion years ago I ...

Mono Lake, nestled in California’s Eastern Sierra Nevada, is a haven for unique life forms. Its iconic tufa formations and thriving populations of brine shrimp and alkali flies showcase an ecosystem ...