Unlocking the genetic mechanism behind hydrogen production. An international research team, including Professor Tomoo Sawabe ...

What do cheese, sauerkraut and yeast dough have in common? Their production is only possible with the help of bacteria or fungi. The microorganisms initiate fermentation or maturing processes and thus ...

"This is a big part of their biology," said senior author Joseph Peters, professor of microbiology. "Bacteria are like these little tinkerers. They're always collecting these mobile DNA pieces ...

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are a serious public health threat. Understanding the biology of these bacteria—such as how ...

Brain implants seem to offer many possibilities for patients with neurological problems. They may be able to help reduce ...

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria is a serious public health threat. Understanding the biology of these bacteria--such as how they synthesise their protective capsules--is essential for developing new ...

Researchers from the universities in Konstanz and Vienna have discovered a new class of antibiotic that selectively targets Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the bacterium that causes gonorrhea. These substances ...

In a shocking incident, faecal bacterial contamination in drinking water was discovered in the lab analysis of samples ...

Pentagon says Guam could be 1st target of Chinese missiles during Taiwan invasion ...

The microbial community living within our large intestine is a highly dense and complex ecosystem. While some of these ...