Bacterial genus CAG-170 linked to healthy gut microbiomes worldwide has been uncovered using data analysis and computational tools
Bacteria
Human anti-viral defense system finds ancestry in bacteria
The Secret Lives of Single-Cells: Why it is essential we start discovering bacterial behavior at the level of the individual.
Testosterone secreted on the skin can inadvertently signal bacteria to turn virulent, linking host hormones to increased infection severity.
How does a tiny bacterium rewire mating decisions?
Bacteria and their viral predators fought an unexpected battle in microgravity that might one day help us combat antibiotic-resistant infections.
How different forms of iron affect the efficacy of common antibiotics inside the gut’s microbial community.
Vitamin C, an unexpected underdog, helps disrupt bacterial biofilms and restores the effectiveness of antibiotics against drug-resistant infections
Perseverance finds minerals and organics in Jezero Crater—could these be signs of ancient microbial life on Mars?
Synthetic bile acids lock the lethal toxin produced by C. difficile into a harmless state, protecting the gut from damage.