Researchers at the University of Oxford have developed a new drug delivery system using ultrasound-activated nanoparticles to ...

Micro decisions can have macro consequences. A soft matter physicist reveals how interactions within simple cellular ...

A toe infection can cause pain, swelling, redness, and pus discharge. Types of toe infections include a range of bacterial or fungal infections, trauma, and ingrown toenails. These infections, while ...

The vaginal flora is the bacteria that live inside the vagina. The normal vaginal flora is dominated by various lactobacillus species. Lactobacilli help to keep the vagina healthy by producing lactic ...

Let’s face it — the thought of trillions of bacteria partying inside your intestines isn’t exactly dinner table conversation. But what if I told you these microscopic roommates might be ...

Lariocidin is a lasso peptide, a string of amino acids in a lasso shape that attacks bacteria and keeps it from growing and surviving, according to a McMaster press release. It is produced by a ...

Once the biofilm-eradication process is complete, the robot gets removed from the body via a laparoscopically-inserted magnet. In lab tests performed on an extracted pig digestive system, the ...

With an ongoing increase in drug-resistant bacteria, research is investigating natural compounds as a potential source and inspiration for new antimicrobial agents. While more research is ...

Klebsiella oxytoca, one of several Klebsiella bacteria, is naturally found in the intestinal tract, mouth, and nose, and although they're considered healthy in your intestines, outside the gut ...

The friendly viruses, known as bacteriophages (phages), are viruses that selectively target and kill their host bacteria, playing a crucial role in regulating bacterial populations and influencing ...

Lariocidin hits drug-resistant bacteria where others fail — by hijacking the ribosome at a new site, bypassing defences, and opening the door to a new generation of antibiotics. Lariocidin ...

Over 1,000 bottles of Tec Italy shampoo have been recalled in the US because they contain life-threatening bacteria. Tec Italy products can be obtained through online retailers in the UK.German ...