The molecule was found in soil samples collected from a laboratory technician’s garden. The discovery shows that “there is ...

A natural antibacterial molecule shows clinical promise. Its unusual binding site is on an excellent target: ...

The last time a new class of antibiotics reached the market was nearly three decades ago—but that could soon change, thanks ...

A new review explores how TMAO, a gut-derived metabolite from red meat and other foods, contributes to heart and brain ...

In a small study, mice given fecal transplants from elite cyclists and soccer players had higher levels of glycogen, a key energy source.

Antibiotic resistance is one of the most urgent problems facing humanity, but it’s been decades since we last developed a new ...

A small molecule shaped like a lasso may be a powerful tool in the fight against infectious diseases, according to a new study in Nature co-authored by University of Illinois Chicago researchers.

Scientists at Goethe University uncover how the oldest enzyme in cellular respiration functions – opening the door to ...

Lariocidin, a peptide made by bacteria living in soil, was effective against several different microbes responsible for deadly infections. UIC researchers working with collaborators at McMaster ...

A McMaster University team led by renowned researcher Gerry Wright has identified a strong candidate to challenge even some ...