Bacteria

Your skin may hold the key to fighting drug-resistant bacteria

A skin fungus produces fatty acids that destroy antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, offering new hope for infection treatment.

What killed 5 million sea stars off the coast of North America?Joshua Shavit

Scientists discover natural mosquito killer that could save hundreds of thousands of lives each year Joshua Shavit

Landmark study links gut bacteria to autism spectrum disorder Joshua Shavit

Breakthrough mRNA vaccine shows 100% effectiveness against deadly bacteria Joseph Shavit

Washing machines may be spreading dangerous bacteria, study finds Joshua Shavit

650 million year old creature found in California lake reveals how life evolved Joshua Shavit

Microbial infections in the brain might play a significant role in dementia and Alzheimer Joseph Shavit

New bacteria can repair bricks for stronger lunar homes Rebecca Shavit

Historic Discovery Reveals New Weapon Against Drug-Resistant Bacteria Joshua Shavit

Scientists engineer bacteria to replace fossil-fuel-based plastics Joshua Shavit

Global-first study reveals life’s resilience in extreme conditions Joseph Shavit

Google AI solves a decade-long superbug mystery in just two days Joshua Shavit

Bacteria in your mouth linked to memory and dementia risk Joshua Shavit

Major new study connects common stomach bacteria to Alzheimer’s disease Joseph Shavit

You’re probably using your electric toothbrush wrong, study finds Joseph Shavit

Creature hiding in California lake reveals evolutionary secrets from 650 million years ago Joshua Shavit