Scientists are exploring bacteria's potential as cancer-fighting agents by genetically engineering them to target and destroy tumor cells. These therapies exploit the unique tumor micro ...

Scientists have discovered a species of bacteria that can act as electric wiring, according to a new study. The bacteria, named Ca. Electrothrix yaqonensis, could usher in a "new era of ...

Furthermore, as antibiotics generally target pathways essential for bacterial survival, they have a broad spectrum of action but lack specificity, with repercussions on all the bacteria of the ...

Bacteria's mysterious viruses can fan flames of antibiotic damage Date: April 28, 2025 Source: Virginia Tech Summary: Scientists built a model that allows them to diminish phage communities from a ...

But bacteria, far older than modern organisms such as humans and plants, have evolved other ways to respire in oxygen-deprived environments, including deep-sea vents and the human gut.

"At some point it might not be beneficial anymore to stick around with your buddies. But if you don't, you die." In her book "Beyond Anxiety: Curiosity, Creativity and Finding Your Life's Purpose ...

Oregon State University researchers say scientists have found a new species of bacteria that could lead to a whole new era of bioelectric devices. Researchers say they discovered a new cable ...

Forward-looking: Scientists have discovered a new species of cable bacteria that uses distinctive nickel-based fibers to conduct electricity, revealing key insights into its evolutionary history.

Over the last few years, however, we've found a growing number of cases where bacteria have evolved the ability to break down such chemicals, like industrial contaminants and plastics ...

Researchers have discovered a brand-new species of electricity-conducting bacteria, and not only might it help them figure out more about how this unique branch of life evolved, but it could also ...