Antibiotics are designed to kill harmful bacteria and help the body recover from infection. But some antibiotics may also ...

The enzyme Sortase A plays a critical role in the virulence of Gram-positive bacteria by covalently anchoring surface proteins to the peptidoglycan cell wall. These surface proteins, which include ...

Growing antimicrobial resistance is prompting renewed interest in phage therapy, with preliminary data indicating improved outcomes when combined with standard antibiotics.

A bacterium from frog gut microbiota eliminated tumors in mice by selectively colonizing tumors and triggering both direct ...

Researchers have discovered that a particular protein in the gut is fighting an important battle against the spread of ...

You may be familiar with the idea that your gut and skin are home to a collection of microbes – fungi, bacteria and viruses – that are vital for keeping you healthy. But did you know that your eyes ...

Scientists assess bacterial growth trajectories to better predict infectious capacity and the conditions that aid proliferation. This article explores the key factors that influence bacterial ...