Biologists have uncovered a new mode of communication inside cells that helps bacterial pathogens learn how to evade drugs.

Some microbes have caught the public's attention this summer. Some have been called "flesh-eating," others "brain-eating." Certain strains of very rare, dangerous microbes made headlines this summer ...

This article was originally featured on Undark. It all started when Christopher Mason’s 3-year-old daughter licked a subway pole. Like any parent, he was horrified, but also keenly curious: What types ...

Researchers have developed a new method for detecting foodborne pathogens that is faster, cheaper, and more effective than existing methods. Their microfluidic chip uses light to detect multiple types ...

The vast and mysterious depths of our oceans hold an unexpected beacon of hope in the face of the growing plastic pollution crisis. A unique breed of deep-sea bacteria has been discovered, capable of ...