antibiotic resistance, genetics & genomics

Phages interact with bacteria and eukaryotic cells in ways that researchers suspect influence mammalian health.

The scientific community said goodbye to Sydney Brenner, Paul Greengard, Patricia Bath, and a number of other leading researchers this year.

The microbiologist was known for his work on bacterial antibiotic resistance and infectious disease.

Trained in microbiology, Slaughter championed science, women’s health, and consumer protections as a member of the US House of Representatives.

The discovery of peptides, enzymes, and other gene products that confer antibiotic resistance could give clues to how it develops.

Three methods identify and activate silent bacterial gene clusters to uncover new drugs

Researchers find evidence of antibiotic resistance genes in the DNA of viruses that infect bacteria.

Scientists detect a colistin-resistance gene in a clinical sample.

In some pathogenic bacteria, certain antibiotic resistance–associated mutations may also confer an unexpected growth advantage.

Tracking chikungunya virus; reconsidering wood decay-based fungal classification; ASC specks spread inflammation; antibiotic tolerance in E. coli; RIKEN review yields corrections

A comparative genomic study shows that researchers can use genetic signatures to predict the toxicity of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolates.

Combating bacterial persistence; ancient canine evolution; T cells and transplants; sharing omics data and code

Antibiotic cycling makes a comeback in the lab; how life scientists can learn from astronauts; napping to conquer fears; deconstructing the cancer R&D crisis

A newly developed drug, modeled after a bacteria-infecting virus, is less likely to become antibiotic resistant.