The system consists of tanks of fiber membranes that catch and hold contaminants—dirt, organic particles, bacteria, and viruses—while letting water filter through

Researchers reveal the family tree of the group of microorganisms responsible for 'inventing' the oxygen-producing photosynthesis that lets you breathe

Cell generated power for 13 straight days through symbiotic interactions of two types of bacteria

Researchers discover the first CRISPR-Cas9 system in archaea, which may enable new technologies for biological research

“The seagrass appear to combat bacteria, and this is the first research to assess whether that coastal ecosystem can alleviate disease associated with marine organisms,” said lead author

“After nearly a century of searching for bioactive natural products, bacteria still constitute a major target of modern drug discovery,” researcher explains

Molecular diagnostic system can identify dangerous bacteria such as E. coli, staph infections, and even some superbugs

In combating bacterial infections, the enzyme myeloperoxidase acts like a sniper: Equipped with highly explosive ammunition, it targets extremely precisely, without causing collateral damage to their surroundings

Listeriosis is 20 times more common in pregnant women than in non-pregnant adults and occurs more frequently in those with lowered immunity, such as cancer and transplant patients, newborns, and the elderly

With additional research, this microbiome-based method promises a far more definitive method to establish time since death