A Clemson University professor’s research has documented the movement of antibiotic resistance in humans into animal species. College of Science
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Adaptation to life in cattle may be driving E. coli to develop harmful features: Origin of E. coli strains that cause food poisoning
A large-scale study of the genetic differences and similarities among E. coli bacteria from cattle and humans indicates that features
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New antibacterial fillings may combat recurring tooth decay: Novel material may prevent one of the costliest and most prevalent bacterial diseases in the world
Tooth decay is among the costliest and most widespread bacterial diseases. Virulent bacteria cause the acidification of tooth enamel and
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Combating mosquito-borne diseases with bacteria
Viruses, spread through mosquito bites, cause human illnesses such as dengue fever, Zika and yellow fever. A new control technique
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New research uncovers how life-threatening fungal diseases adapt to survive in humans
A new study from The Westmead Institute for Medical Research has uncovered how serious fungal infections grow in humans by
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On-chip drug screening for identifying antibiotic interactions in eight hours
A KAIST research team developed a microfluidic-based drug screening chip that identifies synergistic interactions between two antibiotics in eight hours.
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Compound that kills drug-resistant fungi is isolated from ant microbiota
Antimicrobial and antifungal resistance, which describe the ability of bacteria and other pathogens to resist the effects of drugs to
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New understanding of sophistication of microbial warfare
It could be the plot of an espionage-filled, war-time thriller, or the blow-by-blow of sparring judo masters. But instead it’s
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Winning the arms race: Analysis reveals key gene for bacterial infection
To successfully infect their hosts, bacteria need to evade the host immune system in order to reproduce and spread. Over
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Virologists discover safer potential Zika vaccine: New mechanism could be ‘huge leap’ for immunology
University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers may have identified a vaccine that would defend against Zika virus without producing antibodies. Researcher Eric
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