The International Space Station (ISS) is a closed ecosystem, and the biology inside it — including its microbial residents — ...

Early in 2025, scientists discovered a promising new antibiotic in a soil sample from a lab technician's backyard. The ...

Scientists discover microgravity in space could help fight drug-resistant superbugs by creating unique viral mutations, according to a new study.

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Select gut bacteria protect mice against post-influenza virus secondary bacterial pneumonia, according to a study published ...

The mucosal surfaces that line the body are embedded with defensive molecules that help keep microbes from causing ...

Researchers are unlocking the mystery of how bacteria harness viruses to wipe out the competition. The answers could help spur the development of alternatives to antibiotics. Bacteriophages, viruses ...

Some antibiotics stop bacteria from growing without actually killing them, allowing infections to return later. Scientists at ...

Humans have long had a love-hate relationship with bacteria. While there are bacterial strains that humans cannot live without, such as those that help us digest our food and bolster our immune ...

Food poisoning is never a fun experience. Sometimes, if you’re lucky, you’ll bite into something bad and realize soon enough ...