The recoded bacterium uses only 57 of the 64 possible genetic codes, freeing up seven to be used for different purposes ...

Improved understanding of how bacterial defense mechanisms operate may help scientists select phages with the best chance of ...

Researchers at the University of Southampton have worked out how bacteria defend themselves against viruses called phages and ...

Researchers at the University of Southampton have worked out how bacteria defend themselves against viruses called phages and ...

In a new study, scientists used nearly every tool in their toolkit—genomics, transcriptomics, greenhouse experiments and ...

Microbes in our gut are important for overall health, but certain bacteria can promote inflammation, damage DNA, and support ...

After decades of strong federal support for scientific research, the US government is now proposing deep cuts. Here’s what ...

The sense of smell is the least researched of our senses – despite the fact that olfactory disorders can significantly impair ...

Bacteria infected by phage Researchers at the University of Southampton have worked out how bacteria defend themselves ...

A crossover trial in healthy young adults found that both lean chicken and beef diets reduced gut microbial richness, but ...