Bacteria and the viruses that infect them are perpetually at war. Their deadly clashes push both kinds of microbes to evolve ...

When a virus infects a bacterial cell, the viral genome is the first component to be fully injected into the cell, making it an ideal immune target. A bacterial enzyme anchored to the membrane ...

At Empa, an interdisciplinary research institute for materials science and technology within the ETH Domain, researchers are ...

A respiratory virus without a specific treatment or vaccine is surging in several states across the U.S. Here's what we know ...

The genomes of phages—viruses that infect bacteria—are largely composed of "dark matter": genes that encode proteins whose functions remain unknown. Less than four years ago, a team led by Prof. Rotem ...

In Kent, an outbreak of meningitis has killed two young people, while the number of cases confirmed or under investigation by ...

After months of being shut off, ultraviolet treatment used to neutralize viruses and bacteria in wastewater has been reinstated at the city's North End sewage plant.

Norovirus and food poisoning share numerous overlapping symptoms, yet each needs specific care during recovery. A pharmacist ...

Variant identified in Kent can cause long-term complications and prove fatal if not caught early with antibiotics ...

Caption:Experts say products labelled as antibacterial are not necessarily substantiated as being any better than regular soap and water. Photo credit:123rf If you've ever dealt with a sick household, ...

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Cats and dogs are exposed to a variety of parasites and diseases when they spend time outdoors. Pets encounter many risks ...