Ulcerative colitis (UC) is one of the most common inflammatory bowel diseases, a lifelong condition that can cause chronic ...

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego are developing alternatives for antibiotics, such as bacteriophages.

Antibiotic resistance is one of the most pressing challenges to global public health as harmful microbes evolve to evade ...

A team of Georgia Tech University scientists have designed a steel-and copper-based material that doesn’t need to be treated with detergents or antibiotics to remain bacteria-free. This unique ...

Bacteria-killing viruses built from scratch in a University of Pittsburgh lab could be a breakthrough in the battle against ...

Jumbo phages belong to a group of viruses that attack bacteria. They inject their DNA and then reproduce by taking over the cell’s DNA-copying machinery. Eventually, a phage makes so many copies of ...

Scientists have discovered a gruesome microbial survival strategy: when food is scarce, some bacteria kill and consume their neighbors. The study, published in Science, was conducted by an ...

Most people assume that a hot wash means clean clothes. But new research suggests your washing machine may be underperforming, especially when it comes to killing harmful bacteria. Despite running at ...

Bacteria can serve as couriers for these anti-cancer vaccines. Using genetic engineering, the genetic instructions (or DNA) ...

A kitchen sponge is one of the dirtiest items in your home. Learn how to clean a kitchen sponge and tell when it's time to ...