Berkeley Lab research provides comprehensive description of ultra-small bacteria.

Emulsifiers, which are added to most processed foods to aid texture and extend shelf life, can alter the gut microbiota composition and localization to induce intestinal inflammation that promotes the development of inflammatory bowel disease and metabolic syndrome, new research shows.

Bacteria may not have brains, but they do have memories, at least when it comes to viruses that attack them. Many bacteria have a molecular immune system which allows these microbes to capture and retain pieces of viral DNA that they have encountered in the past, in order to recognize and destroy it when it shows up again.

Study in mice could lead to better treatment and prevention for humans.

The current outbreak of the plague in Madagascar shines a light on the need for new approaches to treat the ancient pathogen. A new UNC study unexpectedly unravels a long-held theory on how a fleabite leads to infection.

Technique could allow study of viral infections, cell division and photosynthesis in new detail.

A company which has developed a groundbreaking way of growing ‘soap’ from bacteria has been shortlisted for a prestigious award.

Experiments at SLAC that help explain bacterial adaptive defenses could aid in disease prevention.

Most identifiable bacteria are harmless, but a few are linked to disease or are treatment-resistant.

Research actually provides further support for Darwin, UCLA professor says.