Our gut is home to countless bacteria, which help us to digest food. But what exactly do the microorganisms do inside the body? Which enzymes do they produce, and when? And how do the bacteria ...

Throughout evolution, pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi, have developed sophisticated defense ...

Probiotic species used in humans for many years are also candidates, including Escherichia coli Nissle, Lactobacillus and ...

Gut microbes may influence heart disease risk more than previously thought. Study identifies bacterial patterns linked to ...

Bacterial ribosomes are central to protein synthesis, and their regulation is vital for adaptation to environmental stresses. Under conditions such as nutrient deprivation, cold shock or hypoxia, ...

Image: Stalks increase the rate of nutrient uptake by efficiently increasing cell surface area. The finding has potential implications for both ecology and drug production Bloomington, Ind. — The ...

Research led by the University of Auckland has cast light on the evolutionary origins of one of nature's first motors, which ...

Bacterial spores—the hardy survival structures formed by certain bacterial species—are proving to be a game changer in the ...