Researchers have discovered a new group of bacterial toxins that can kill harmful bacteria and fungi, opening the door to potential new treatments for infections. These toxins, found in over 100,000 ...

Many everyday chemicals can damage beneficial gut bacteria and potentially fuel antibiotic resistance, prompting calls to ...

Antibiotic resistance is a growing concern. According to the CDC, more than 2.8 million antimicrobial-resistant infections occur each year. Now, a team of researchers has discovered a new group of ...

Gram-negative bacteria deploy a range of protein toxins as mediators of inter-bacterial competition and pathogenicity. Among these, colicins comprise a class of ribosomally synthesised bacteriocins ...

Gut microbiome bacteria from humans can absorb PFA. Lurking in our nonstick pans, our rain jackets and even our drinking water are toxic compounds known as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl ...

Marcos de Moraes, center, with his lab team at Rice University. When bacteria battle for survival, they do so with microscopic precision. Some produce toxins that target rival microbes, shaping not ...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, disinfectants became our shield. Hand sanitizers, disinfectant wipes and antimicrobial sprays ...

Research shows that a single drinking binge—roughly four drinks for women or five for men within about two hours—can disrupt ...

Molds and bacteria can produce dangerous toxins — and they don’t taste very good, either. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. When ...