Drugs that act against bacteria are mainly assessed based on how well they inhibit bacterial growth under laboratory ...

What if there were a way to make proteins, enzymes and reagents right in the lab, in small amounts, on demand? Microscopic images of E.coli bacteria. Image courtesy of the Center for Disease Control.

The mouth provides a hospitable environment for many microorganisms. It is warm, nutrient-rich, continuously bathed with saliva, and has a pH of between 6.75 and 7.25. Hence the oral cavity is home to ...

Scientists have developed a new test that can easily and quickly identify bacteria in any liquid, such as water, milk, or urine. This test uses a type of virus that only insects bacterial cells, ...

In children with suspected sinusitis, a nasal swab to test for three types of bacteria can tell whether antibiotics are likely to be effective or not, according to a new JAMA study by researchers at ...

Many everyday chemicals can damage beneficial gut bacteria and potentially fuel antibiotic resistance, prompting calls to ...

COVID-19 tests are supposed to let you know if you may be sick. But some could actually make you sick. A manufacturer is recalling more than half a million test kits that were distributed to CVS and ...

Oakland County officials are flushing and testing water lines after the detection of Legionella bacteria at the courthouse ...