A study led by researchers at the University of Liège reveals the mechanism by which surfactin, a molecule produced by ...

Scientists have discovered the mechanism by which the bacterial pathogen Shigella flexneri, the causative agent of dysentery, manipulates molecular activity to assure its survival against its host's ...

La Trobe scientists have made a pivotal discovery in the fight against dangerous drug-resistant bacteria, as the University ...

How are bacterial pathogens able to effectively overcome plants' defense mechanisms? Researchers working with Professor Şuayb ...

A new study reveals widespread resistance of a major bacterial pathogen to the active ingredients in cleaning agents commonly used in hospitals and homes. The American Chemical Society Infectious ...

The body defends itself against pathogens by depriving them of vital iron. However, this strategy doesn't always succeed against Salmonella. Researchers have discovered that these bacteria ...

Climate change is transforming the Earth’s natural systems at an unprecedented pace, influencing temperature patterns, rainfall distribution, and the ...

Antibiotic resistance is a major concern, particularly for immunocompromised patients, who are at greater risk of serious infections. Microbiota composition can help prevent pathogenic bacteria from ...

La Trobe University scientists have identified key regions of a bacterial protein, DsbA, that enable pathogens to cause disease, opening a new path for antivirulence drug development. The discovery ...

Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) have developed a solid polymer coated with harmless viruses to detect ...