Earth's bacteria are evolving to survive in space. Several strains sourced from the International Space Station (ISS) differed from the same strains on Earth, having qualities specifically adapted ...

Oct. 17, 2024 — A new vaccine provides hope for treating and even preventing the highly contagious and difficult-to-treat Clostridioides difficile infection, more commonly known as C. difficile ...

“If you have a crush on Justin Bieber, for example, it’s as two-dimensional as having a crush on an anime character,” says Dr. Robin Rosenberg, a clinical psychologist in California who studies ...

Scientists discovered that bacteria commonly found in wastewater can break down plastic to turn it into a food source, a finding that researchers hope could be a promising answer to combat one of ...

Scientists wielding a minute hollow needle — and a bike pump — have managed to implant bacteria into a larger cell, creating a relationship that might have helped to spark the evolution of ...

Most urinary tract infections (UTIs) are caused by the E. coli bacteria, which are treated with antibiotics. But some strains may be resistant to common antibiotic types. For the most part ...

Moreover, an unhealthy digestive system can lead to dysbiosis, a proliferation of potentially harmful bacteria causing an imbalance in the microbiome, resulting in issues with digestion and an ...

Florida has seen a recent increase in confirmed cases of flesh-eating bacteria following the devastating hurricanes Helene and Milton, according to state health department data. The Tampa Bay-area ...

Bacteria often get a bad rap. From ear infections to strep throat, many people associate bacteria with infections, a doctor’s visit and a possible round of antibiotics. One way to think about ...

They target bacteria. The microorganisms collected in the study are bacteriophage, or “phage,” a type of virus that infects and replicates inside of bacteria. Although researchers know little ...

Refers to the latest 2 years of omaha.com stories. Cancel anytime. Bacteria often get a bad rap. From ear infections to strep throat, many people associate bacteria with infections, a doctor’s ...