Pathogens can create sticky situations. When microbes invade the body to cause an infection, often one of their first lines ...

Periodontitis is widespread and can have serious consequences for overall health. Researchers at Fraunhofer have identified a ...

Pathogenicity is the potential capacity of certain species of microbes to cause an infectious process. It is characterised by ...

Drugs that act against bacteria are mainly assessed based on how well they inhibit bacterial growth under laboratory ...

While microbes are everywhere in the world, and in our bodies, many pose no threat to us. Others, however, can be very dangerous. There are many strains of Escherichia coli, some of which can live ...

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 ...

This guide deconstructs the pathophysiology of UTIs, exploring the anatomical risks in women, and the efficacy of antibiotic ...

Food poisoning is never a fun experience. Sometimes, if you’re lucky, you’ll bite into something bad and realize soon enough ...

These infections tend to peak in winter because people spend more time indoors, making transmission easier. But they can also ...

Using ribosome engineering (RE), researchers from Shinshu University introduced mutations affecting the protein synthesis ...

Not all microbes are villains—many are vital to keeping us healthy. Researchers have created a world-first database that ...