A system once tied to DNA organization in cyanobacteria has evolved into a structure that shapes the cell itself. This shift ...
Scientists have uncovered a surprising twist in how bacteria share genes—including those that spread antibiotic resistance.
Researchers at Durham have helped unlock a new understanding of how bacteria import antimicrobial peptides—the molecules that can kill or inhibit microbes. The research sheds new light on SbmA, a key ...
Your gut bacteria are far smarter than you might think. While we've long known that different foods can shift the balance of ...
Recent studies suggest that animals and people alike have close and complex relationships with the bacteria around and within ...
From plant stems to bacterial shells, cell walls are far more than rigid barriers—they’re living, adapting structures.