Scientists have revealed that certain disease-causing bacteria get their resistance genes in a complex process involving bacterial 'sex'; this can potentially lead to a more targeted effort in preventing the spread of antibiotic resistance

Technion researchers demonstrate high effectiveness of a combination of metals and organic acids in eradicating bacteria

Researchers are analyzing the genetics of human immune responses to develop the basis of an effective vaccine or drug therapy against Epstein-Barr Virus, or EBV

Quorum sensing helps beneficial bacteria reign in their pathogenic origins

These findings may provide further evidence to help researchers solve the $6 billion-a-year disease that continues to evolve and torment potato and tomato growers around the world

The pathogen's effects aren't limited to the decimation of Ireland's potato crop 170 years ago

Los Alamos team identifies features that differentiate among F. tularensis and other novel clinical and environmental Francisella isolates

For the study, a consortium of international researchers contributed strains of T. gondii from more than a dozen countries spanning the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia

The global banana industry could be wiped out in just five to ten years by fast-advancing fungal diseases

"We need to keep a closer eye on the status of existing pathogens, otherwise our billion-dollar agriculture export industry is at risk," professor says