The Latest Breaking News from Bacteria

It was the veritable search for a needle in a haystack. With drug-resistant bacteria on the rise, researchers at MIT were sifting through a database of more than 100 million molecules to identify a few that might have antibacterial properties.

Dentists can control the movement of nanobots that can generate enough heat to kill the bacteria in teeth but not damage surrounding healthy tissue

It’s time to deal with those dreaded breakouts for good. Whether the spot invasion happens once a month or every week, these tips and products will help you on your way to clearer complexion

Veterinarians and researchers at the University of California, Davis have developed a new way to detect leptospirosis, a life-threatening bacterial disease, in dogs using artificial intelligence.

It is caused by legionella bacteria, found worldwide in freshwater environments, both natural and man-made, and in damp soil, compost and mud

Other seven locations popular with locals have high concentrations of harmful bacteria due to sewage and livestock

There are a number of factors that contribute to the complex challenge of antimicrobial resistance in India, including the irrational use of antibiotics and poor sanitation, says Dr Abdul Ghafur, calling for increased awareness and the involvement of policymakers and members of the public in coming together the tackle this…

Australia has some of the highest rates of gut illnesses in the world, so how do you know what will work best for you, and what does a leading gastroenterologist think about probiotics and prebiotics?

One of the risk factors for getting invasive candidiasis is antibiotics.