Meningitis is an infection most of us have heard of but aren’t necessarily familiar with all the symptoms. However, following ...

When hit with low-frequency ultrasound, the nanoparticles release antibiotics deep inside bacterial communities ...

Taking azithromycin for as little as one day triggers antibiotic resistance in the respiratory tract, according to a first-of-its kind look by scientists at UC San Francisco of the changes that occur ...

The mosquito of greatest concern is widespread in Australia and closely associated with suburban areas. Commonly known as the Australian backyard mosquito, Aedes notoscriptus is a nuisance-biting pest ...

People are being warned to be vigilant for signs of the infection after 13 cases were identified in Kent over the weekend ...

Two people have died in a bacterial meningitis outbreak in the south of England. Here’s what you need to know.

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

Skin issues are one of the most common reasons pets end up at the vet. For many itchy dogs and cats, the underlying problem is pyoderma, a bacterial infection of ...

Schulman, Ph.D. We have known for some time that changes in the eye may help detect Alzheimer’s disease — a type of dementia affecting about 32 million people globally. Previous research has linked ...

Even a single course of antibiotics can change the gut microbiome long-term, according to a new study, with some drugs having ...

Researchers have revealed how a common bacterium, Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis), releases lactic acid to acidify its surroundings and suppress the immune-cell signal needed to start a proper ...

A University of Helsinki study has investigated bacterial adhesion, survival and transmission on untreated and treated wood ...