A bacterial defense system called SPARDA employs kamikaze-like tactics to protect cells and could be useful in future ...

Bacteria that rarely tumble are likely to get trapped by obstacles, slowing dispersion. Bacteria that tumble frequently often “retrace their steps,” also slowing dispersion. Dispersion is maximized by ...

Inflammatory gut bacteria that carry proteins structurally similar to myelin may trigger the development and progression of ...

Scientists reveal how bacteria switch direction through a microscopic tug-of-war inside their motors, driven by energy and ...

A research team at the Hebrew University has shown that bacteria can survive antibiotic exposure via two distinct ...

Respiratory infections are among the leading causes of illness and death in the elderly, driven by immune aging, chronic ...

Scientists have uncovered a new explanation for how swimming bacteria change direction, providing fresh insight into one of ...