Researchers found that small doses of an antibiotic can coax gut bacteria into producing a life-extending compound. In worms, ...

For more than a century, food scientists have searched for ways to satisfy a sweet tooth without the health risks tied to ...

A bacterial defense system called SPARDA employs kamikaze-like tactics to protect cells and could be useful in future ...

While mirror bacteria may sound like a fun time, a group of 40 renowned scientists conclude it is probably not worth the risk.

This pathogenic bacteria can catch rides on yeast puddles to help it spread. By Laura Baisas Published Jun 4, 2025 11:00 AM EDT Get the Popular Science daily ...

The quest for new antibiotics is going back to the Stone Age. The urgency to identify possible candidates has never been greater as the global population faces nearly 5 million deaths every year that ...

In the fight against bacterial pathogens, researchers are combining vaccination with targeted colonization of the intestine by harmless microorganisms. This approach could potentially mark a turning ...

This discovery not only advances scientific knowledge but also emphasises the need for cross-regional collaboration in ...

In an era marked by an escalating global plastic pollution crisis, science may have found a potential solution in an unlikely candidate – bacteria. Recent research has brought to light certain strains ...

Bacteria have been around for billions of years. Could they have come up with complex behaviors that we just don’t understand yet? Could they have their own language? Their own culture? Their own ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Bacteria operate by a pretty simple set of biological commands ...