Microbiology

Machine learning Earth system model projects higher numbers in low-latitude regions Irvine, Calif. - A neural network-driven Earth system model has led University of California, Irvine oceanographers to a surprising conclusion:…

Brazilian publication unravels the effects of Zika on astrocytes, one of the most damaged cells during the virus infectionCredit: Taken from the study. Previous studies regarding the damage of the Zika virus on the brain had…

A new treatment developed by researchers at Aston University and Birmingham Children's Hospital has been found to completely kill a bacterial infection that can be deadly to cystic fibrosis patients A new treatment developed by researchers…

Credit: STRI Pac-Man, the open-mouthed face of the most successful arcade game ever, is much more well-known than any of the one-celled organisms called protists, at least among people over 30. But the first study to…

New research funded by the Frozen Food Foundation evaluates current environmental monitoring practices being implemented across the frozen food industry Arlington, Va. - New research funded by the Frozen Food Foundation evaluates current…

The parasite Toxoplasma gondii need not infect a host immune cell to alter its behavior, according to a new study from the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Courtesy of Hunter Laboratory/University of Pennsylvania Toxoplasma gondii is…

Credit: Lancaster University One of the causes of breast cancer may be inflammation triggered by harmful bacteria say researchers. Scientists say their idea- as yet unproven - is supported by the available evidence, which is that…

Credit: Rhys Probyn WOODS HOLE, Mass. -- A scientific discovery often starts with a chance observation made by open minds who realize its potential. This happens over and over again in the MBL's Advanced Research Training…

First study to show indoor dust bacteria have transferrable antibiotic resistance genesCredit: Northwestern University Bacteria can swap their genes with neighboring bacteria Study finds that antibiotic resistance genes can be…

Combined chemical and bioanalytical methods are able to efficiently characterize chemical mixturesCredit: Bodo Tiedemann Chemicals have improved our quality of life. But at the same time, they pose a considerable risk for humans and the…