The koala (Phascolarctos cinereus), an arboreal marsupial species endemic to Australia, solely feeds on Eucalyptus leaves 1. There are multiple threats that makes it an endangered species, such as a ...

The rapid and accurate identification of pathogenic microorganisms in patients with infectious diseases is a fundamental element of optimized care for treatment and epidemiological surveillance 1.

A research team at the University of Greifswald's Research Training Group RTG-PRO "Proteases in pathogen and host: importance ...

Bacteria are among the most diverse lifeforms on Earth, so it’s no surprise that their genomes have yielded a treasure trove of fascinating discoveries. The study of bacterial genomes has led to the ...

Virginia Tech researchers have learned how bacteria manipulate molecules to infect the host organism. Daniel Capelluto and his research team have discovered the mechanism by which the bacterial ...

Bacteria are constantly moving by help of motility organs called flagella or pili to colonize new niches. Also, bacteria can exchange information, like “speaking to each other”, and thus acquire new ...

A new study reveals widespread resistance of a major bacterial pathogen to the active ingredients in cleaning agents commonly used in hospitals and homes. The American Chemical Society Infectious ...

Environmental monitoring is increasingly being asked to look beyond conventional chemical pollution.For decades, water ...