Scarisoara Ice Cave in Romania. Credit: Paun V.I. Bacteria lurk everywhere. However, it’s only after researchers retrieve them from the most remote corners of the Earth that we can learn more about ...
Scientists have uncovered a surprising twist in how bacteria share genes—including those that spread antibiotic resistance. Tiny virus-like particles called gene transfer agents (GTAs), once ancient ...
We’re flush with drugs — but they’ve lost their edge. An antibiotic-resistant superbug responsible for bad diarrhea and fever symptoms has been on the rise in the US since at least 2023, according to ...
A breakthrough in microbiome research could change how colorectal cancer is detected—no colonoscopy required. Scientists used AI to map gut bacteria at an unprecedented level of detail, revealing ...