The bacteria could be grown in space, and lend their photosynthesizing talents to supplying power to the hundreds of ...

The idea that a single-celled bacterium can defend itself against viruses in a similar way as the 1.8-trillion-cell human immune system is still “mind-blowing” for molecular biologist Joshua Modell of ...

A. baumannii bacteria is a nasty antibiotic-resistant bug that thrives in hospitals, where it takes advantage of weakened immune systems. Researchers have now found the bacteria's secret weapon and ...

Transmission electron micrograph demonstrating how the functional amyloid curli (purple) acts as a molecular suit of armor to defend E. coli (green) against the predatory bacterium Bdellovibrio ...

Ancient viral DNA in bacteria helps block new infections, offering a potential path to fight antibiotic resistance.

The bacteria Acinetobacter baumannii (A. baumannii) is a haunting presence in many hospitals in the United States, where more than one in 100 patients are treated for A. baumannii infections. This ...

The bacterium known as Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an unwelcome visitor in the human body. Serious infections can result when a ...

An experiment designed to test the technique could launch on India's first crewed space mission. If all goes to plan, scientists may someday begin building outposts on the moon — and some experts ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Infection rates in the U.S. have surged because of a drug-resistant “super bug,” according to the CDC Medical ...

Bacteria use multiple defense mechanisms to survive in the host body. Shigella bacteria that cause colitis disable multiple ...

A rare "flesh-eating bacteria" that lives in warm saltwater has led to at least four deaths this year, but some simple safety precautions can keep you safe while on vacation. The bacteria, Vibrio ...