Phages are viruses that attack bacteria by injecting their DNA, then usurping bacterial machinery to reproduce. Eventually, ...

Most major biological molecules, including all proteins, DNA and RNA, point in one direction or another. In other words, they ...

By treating DNA as a language, Brian Hie’s “ChatGPT for genomes” could pick up patterns that humans can’t see, accelerating ...

Evidence has emerged about the way bacteria become resistant to multiple drugs. The findings by a John Innes Centre research ...

Imagine one of Denmark's many picturesque beaches, the waves lapping against the shore, the golden sand and the smooth ...

Nanotube bridge networks grow between the most abundant photosynthetic bacteria in the oceans, suggesting that the world is ...

New research reveals that bacteria form species and maintain cohesion through frequent DNA exchange within species. This ...

New research shows bacteria form distinct species and maintain cohesion through frequent DNA exchange via homologous recombination.

Discover the surprising link between mouth bacteria and cognitive function. Learn how oral health may play a role in brain ...

A new, permanent and free exhibition at the Natural History Museum is designed to warn people about their impact on our ...