E. coli
Researchers identified a new mechanism for maintaining genome stability
R-loops in the wrong place at the wrong time can be disastrous.
Fiber-rich diets strengthen gut bacteria to fight infections
What we eat is potentially very important in controlling the likelihood of infection.
Bacteria modify their ribosomes when exposed to antibiotics
Modified ribosomes could be a new possible mechanism of antibiotic resistance.
Antibiotic-free bacteria annihilation: The power of modified stainless steel
This modified stainless steel could kill bacteria without antibiotics or chemicals.
ETH Zurich engineered E. coli bacteria for future climate-neutral chemicals
Versatile production platform.
A thin cellulose film can inactivate the SARS-CoV-2 virus within minutes
It also inhibits the growth of bacteria.
A new method to increase efficiency in biocatalysis
New method to promote biofilm formation and increase the efficiency of biocatalysis.
Scientists captured low-level noise of a single bacterium
These findings deepen our understanding of processes underlying cellular dynamics.
AI-powered smart imaging system for early detection of bacteria in water samples
Early detection and classification of live bacteria using holography.
New insight into bacterial DNA packing
Gene begins quick adaptation once bacteria are put in different environments, such as one that is more acidic or anaerobic. This happens because the...
This tiny device that can rapidly detect harmful bacteria in the blood
Drug-resistant bacteria, or superbugs, are a significant public health concern. Globally, at least 700,000 individuals kick the bucket every year because of drug-resistant infections,...
Scientists created an ultimate non-stick coating that can repel all forms of bacteria
A self-cleaning surface.
Scientists produced effective vaccine against Klebsiella pneumoniae
Life-threatening bacterial infections are spreading.
A microscopic topographic map of cellular function
In a new study, scientists from the University of Missouri have mapped how materials in cells travel. They determined the mechanisms underlying protein translocation...
Scientists created world’s first living organism with fully redesigned DNA
Scientists at Cambridge University have created the world’s first living organism that has a fully synthetic and radically altered DNA code. They have replaced the...
New production method for viruses that attack bacteria
Bacteriophages, or phages for short, are infections that can assault and specifically eliminate bacteria. They are viewed as a viable option in contrast to...
How to stop an antibiotic-resistant superbug
Scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder have recently come up with a genetic disruption strategy to efficiently stymie the evolution of antibiotic-resistant bacteria...
Chips, light and coding moves the front line in beating bacteria
Our immune system is consistently fighting against bacteria. Now, this consistent fight against bacteria has taken a new move with the announcement of a tool....
Study unveils more than a million new cyclic compounds, some with pharmaceutical potential
Researchers say they can now produce a vast library of unique cyclic compounds, some with the capacity to interrupt specific protein-protein interactions that play...
Artificial enzyme: Protein designed entirely from scratch functions in cells
An unfolding field of research, fake science, is progressing in the direction of making a really new creature. At Princeton, scientists are planning and...
Novel Way to Synthesize a New Biofuel Product
Biofuel now is a key to greener, more environmentally sound energy, transportation and product options. Various scientists are finding ways to produce biofuel for...
New Technology Could Offer Cheaper, Faster Food testing
Foodborne bacteria can cause all sorts of problems. “Food poisoning” can foster mild to severe stomach discomfort, major gastrointestinal distress. So, food testing is...