EPFL researchers uncover a notorious cholera strain that contains sophisticated immune systems to fend off viruses, which ...

Most people have encountered the black, gray, or pink stains of bacterial biofilms built up on the bathroom tiles or kitchen ...

A causal link between chronic spontaneous urticaria and gut microbiota, with metabolic pathways potentially acting as ...

The bacteria that cause tuberculosis (TB) may have an "on-off switch" that lets them pause and restart growth, according to a ...

New research demonstrates how specially engineered bacteria taken orally can operate as a delivery system for vaccines and antiviral therapies.

Patients with rare mitochondrial diseases already face a host of serious health issues, from muscle weakness to neurological ...

The composition of bacterial populations living on our faces plays a significant role in the development of acne and other ...

New research confirms that just two days of eating a high-fat diet can compromise critical immune cells in the gut and weaken the intestinal barrier, suggesting the impact of our daily dietary choices ...

Most people have encountered the black, grey, or pink stains of bacterial biofilms built up on the bathroom tiles or kitchen sink. Even with vigorous ...

She never earned a PhD—but she earned a Nobel Prize. Born shortly after World War I, Gertrude Elion revolutionized modern medicine with the invention of lifesaving drugs, from leukemia treatments to ...