A major crisis that accompanied the rise of the pandemic was the lack of availability of the nasopharyngeal swab-; necessary […]
Molecule produced by the immune system can reduce potency of antibiotics
Research from the University of Kent's School of Biosciences has revealed that a molecule produced by the human immune system […]
Microbiology and Nanotechnology
The field of microbiology has developed over the 20th and 21st centuries to help researchers peer into the hidden world […]
High levels of rare gut bacteria may be linked to restless legs syndrome: Possible relationship between gut microbial health and sleep disorder
Small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) may be more prevalent among patients with restless legs syndrome (RLS), according to preliminary findings […]
Novel potent antimicrobial from thermophilic bacterium
University of Groningen microbiologists and their colleagues from Lithuania have discovered a new glycocin, a small antimicrobial peptide with a […]
Self-sterilizing microneedles revolutionizing vaccination and drug delivery
Vaccinations are the world’s frontline defence against infectious diseases yet despite decades of interventions, unsafe injection practices continue to expose […]
Disrupting communication in infectious bacteria
The World Health Organization (WHO) considers Pseudomonas aeruginosa a germ requiring urgent action to prevent and control its spread. The […]
Picture perfect: Researchers gain clearest ever image of Ebola virus protein: Near-atomic resolution model of viral protein complex brings clearer understanding of the viral mechanics
Researchers at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) have for the first time imaged the structure […]
New details of HIV life cycle: Small molecule as potential treatment target
Research by a multi-institutional team, including two members from the University of Delaware, has revealed new details about the HIV […]
European badgers’ gut bacteria may be a powerful ally in the fight against tuberculosis
What do cattle, European badgers, and gut bacteria have in common? They are all central players in a complex web […]