Researchers  hope the finding will allow them to cut off the microbes’ ability to survive what doctors and nature can throw at them

Global effort produces first cross-species genomic analysis of Leptospira, a bacterium that can cause disease–and death–in targeted mammals, including humans

"We've got an increasing number of unusually risky experiments, and we need to be more thoughtful and deliberate in how we oversee this work."

UF/IFAS researchers discover new information about diversity of dangerous fungi and how best to control them

Team investigated the effects of three different dietary fats on the amount of C. albicans in the mouse gut

Gene that gives bacteria resistance to polymyxins discovered to be widespread in South China

Agricultural officials who seek to detect diseases affecting the commercial swine industry may gain a new ally — a biological detection system developed by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) researchers.

Bacteria-specific molecules attract pre-existing antibodies to help immune system clear infection.

Research shows small proteins called defensins neutralize toxins released by pathogens

Rutgers-led immune system research may also help reveal new asthma clues.