Escherichia coli (E. coli) are mostly harmless bacteria that live in the intestines of animals and humans. They are the most ...

A study shows Bacillus subtilis balances growth and survival by slowing growth under stress, increasing antibiotic tolerance.

Scientists at the University of Illinois Chicago have turned an unlikely source into a potential new weapon against cancer: ...

A new intranasal DNA vaccine may give the immune system an extra weapon against tuberculosis by targeting bacteria that can ...

Escherichia coli (E. coli) are mostly harmless bacteria that live in the intestines of animals and humans. They are the most ...

The human-made cells show many hallmarks of life, but they can't make all their necessary internal structures or divide for ...

University of Minnesota researchers say "SpudCell" is the most life-like synthetic cell yet, able to grow, divide and pass ...

This summer marks the 50th anniversary of one of the most bizarre disease outbreaks in the history of microbiology – and one ...

Growing up on a family farm near Sterling, Colo., Zach Karg witnessed firsthand the challenges facing today’s farmers. Now, ...

The wood-wide web is not merely a compelling metaphor. It is a reminder that some of the most valuable parts of a forest are ...

Aging changes gut bacteria in mice, weakening communication between the intestines and the brain. Restoring that connection ...

Anne Madden, who grew up in Falmouth, runs a microbial discovery nonprofit and collaborates with Northeastern's Roux ...