Scholars warn attention needed to make wastewater potable and ensure public safety nationwide against emerging threat of antibiotic resistance

Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a potentially deadly, antibiotic-resistant bacterium present in hospitals, can be killed by hijacking its heme acquisition system to selectively deliver antimicrobials

Australia-UK researchers identify ancient protein pumps that make bacteria tough to treat—but could be key to new green polymers

Researchers have discovered a key, but unexpected player in the maintenance and spread of antibiotic resistance within bacterial populations

A cranberry extract makes bacteria more sensitive to antibiotics, a promising avenue for limiting resistance to these important drugs

BioBits Health brings hands-on, low-cost, high-tech synthetic biology into the classroom

The breakthrough reveals new ways to combat drug-resistant bacteria and fight cancer

Even after treatment, non-resistant bacteria could still become resistant by picking up intact genes left over from damaged antibiotic resistant bacteria

The study could shed light on harmful bacteria that share antibiotic resistance genes

Triclosan added to toothpaste and mouthwash to kill bacteria inadvertently makes such cells stronger