Jumbo phages use a protein shield to protect their DNA from bacterial attacks. A special handshake controls which molecules enter.

Huge, bacteria-eating viruses could be a game-changer for antibiotics that currently struggle to fend off deadly infections.

In the face of rising concerns about antibiotic resistant infections, an international group of microbial experts have ...

Discover the surprising everyday surfaces loaded with harmful bacteria and viruses, plus expert tips on how to stay healthy ...

Phyla, a new skincare brand backed by Ryan Reynolds and Shiseido, uses natural phage technology to clear up pimples.

They are becoming hard to treat, which has forced experts to act, according to a 2024 study. Vanderlei Bagnato, professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and senior author on the study, ...

So, the CDC says if eggs are cooked properly, they are safe to eat. This means cooking eggs to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, which kills bacteria and viruses, including bird flu.

A new scoping review examines the impact of respiratory bacteria on the severity of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) ...

“People's phones are out when urinating and defecating, exposing the phones to bacteria,” says Dr. Suraj Saggar, chief of ...

The 3D scalable 'gut-on-a-chip' model enables real-time visualisation of the interactions of gut microbes and the human ...