(Nopparit/iStock/Getty Images Plus) Bacterial sugars in the gut could be a hidden contributor to two of the most serious ...

"We need to develop better antimicrobial treatments for these suffering patients, and we need to do it now." ...

Researchers at Durham have helped unlock a new understanding of how bacteria import antimicrobial peptides—the molecules that can kill or inhibit microbes. The research sheds new light on SbmA, a key ...

A gut bacterium may be quietly fueling depression through an unexpected chemical twist. Researchers found that when Morganella morganii interacts with a common pollutant, it produces a molecule that ...

Traditional mouth care products like alcohol mouthwashes kill harmful bacteria, but also wipe out beneficial microbes that keep your teeth and gums healthy. While that ecosystem rebuilds itself from ...

A new study finds that bacteria can actively block the transfer of beneficial genes to neighboring cells, using specialized ...