Anaerobic bacteria were among the first life forms on Earth and existed at a time when there was no oxygen in the atmosphere.

Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have solved a 60-year-old mystery in bacterial cell envelope ...

New drugs that target "zombie" tuberculosis (TB) cells are now a step closer, thanks to a new study led by the University of ...

Neutrophils are the most abundant type of immune cell and serve as the immune system's first responders. One of their key ...

Many important antibiotics are becoming less effective against bacterial infections, as bacteria continue to evolve, gaining ...

Scientists used patterned plastic surfaces to trick bacteria into halting their own spread. These designs may prevent ...

The human body comprises about 30 trillion to 40 trillion cells, but your intestines contain about 100 trillion gut bacteria.

Mitochondria have primarily been known as the energy-producing components of cells. But scientists are increasingly ...

Whether you had breakfast this morning or not, your pancreas is working quietly behind the scenes. This vital organ produces ...

Despite medical advances, infectious diseases caused by bacteria and viruses are still among the most common causes of death ...