Microbiology

People consume various types and quantities of food. Studies indicate that the gut microbiome could be one of the drivers of this behavior.

A protein found in the saliva of Anopheles gambiae stopped blood from clotting in the insects’ stomachs and aided parasite transmission.

Drug-manufacturing bacteria can provide a more targeted approach to treat gut diseases.

A microbiologist blends science and art to bring biofilms to life. His work, showcased in museums and books, captivates scientists and curious minds alike.

Long seen as collective contaminants, some bacterial species actually promote bioethanol production.

Candida albicans uses alternative splicing to morph into a filamentous form during fevers.

As the world grapples with antimicrobial-resistant bacteria, another insidious threat looms large: drug-resistant fungi.

Attachment of a bacterial protein to the tips of phage tails produces non-infectious, tailless phages.

From manipulating host molecules to concealing their presence in the host’s body, microbes employ a wide range of tactics to dodge immune detection.

Anne Madden sees the beauty and brawn of creepy-crawly microbes and how they may hold the solution to many human problems.

In nature, microbes fend off their microbial competitors. In the digital world, can AI-detection tools help researchers knock out AI-based research misconduct?

On the battleground of the human body, microbes use every skill to mask, infiltrate, manipulate, and evade the immune radar.

In a century, Wolbachia has gone from a master reproductive manipulator to a partner in the fight against pathogens, exemplifying how a microbe can shape hosts and diseases.

Vector biologist Luciano Moreira has been fighting disease-causing pathogens for years. Now he teams up with Wolbachia in this mission.

Julia Swavola from Cerillo explains how an off-the-shelf co-culture system helps researchers shed light on microbial populations in real time.

Discover how scientists are designing the next groundbreaking vaccines against infectious diseases.

High-throughput technologies help researchers detect and monitor microbes in wastewater for source tracking and early interventions.

Homologous defense proteins in archaea and eukaryotes point to these early prokaryotes' role in the immune system of modern complex organisms.

Computer simulations highlight how bacteria slow their growth to avoid overcrowding, a behavior that may inform pathogen control.