New biofilm discovery may pave way to undermining antibiotic-resistant Pseudomonas
The bacterium known as Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an unwelcome visitor in the human body. Serious infections can result…
Scientists uncover the gut’s hidden hydrogen engine and how it falters in Crohn’s disease
A global research team has pinpointed the enzyme fueling hydrogen production in healthy guts and shown how its…
New battery waste-eating bacteria offers self-sufficient recycling
Researchers at Boston College have discovered a unique bacterium that can eat through spent batteries, offering a new,…
Pathogenic bacteria can block gut’s natural defense to spread infection
When harmful bacteria that cause food poisoning, such as E. coli, invade through the digestive tract, gut cells…
Gut bacteria found to make serotonin and boost intestinal motility
Scientists have discovered two human gut microbes that generate serotonin, revealing how microbial chemistry can shape gut movement…
Study clarifies the complex interaction between gut bacteria and common gastrointestinal disorder
Research from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, clarifies the complex interaction between gut bacteria and IBS. Experiments demonstrate…
Yogurt’s impact on bone health falls short of fracture protection, review finds
Although yogurt is often praised for its nutrient profile, this review reveals that its real-world impact on adult…
WHO: One in Five African Infections Now Resistant to Antibiotics
Over 70% of key bacteria resist standard treatments in Africa
WHO urges urgent action to prevent…
LassoESM accelerates discovery of therapeutic peptides
In the hunt for new therapeutics for cancer and infectious diseases, lasso peptides prove to be a catch.…
Targeting bacterial communication may offer antibiotic-free wound therapy
Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have discovered a previously unrecognized mechanism by which…
New antimicrobial compounds offer safer solution for bovine mastitis
The dairy industry has been plagued by a persistent global problem for decades – bacterial infection of cow…
Drinking soft drinks may fuel depression by altering gut bacteria
Researchers have uncovered a surprising link between everyday soft drink habits and mental health, revealing that even moderate…