A new study from Oregon Health & Science University has uncovered how small molecules within bacteria interact with proteins, ...

They also can't detect dead bacteria or hidden resistance genes. PCR amplifies specific DNA sequences for detection and can be used to identify specific bacteria. Metagenomics is a technique that ...

A new study reveals how Staphylococcus aureus can adapt and evolve to survive in and on its human carriers at a genetic level ...

Mumbai, The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay on Thursday said its researchers have identified bacteria that can consume toxic pollutants in the soil and produce helpful nutrients as a by-product.

Pseudomonasis a type of bacteria that's commonly found outdoors, such as in soil and water. It can also thrive in moist places indoors. Some types of this germ, especially Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P.

A recent study by a team from Chiba University has demonstrated a promising approach for fighting antibiotic resistance by identifying a compound, V-161, that inhibits a sodium-pumping enzyme critical ...

It's a tough bacteria to grow in the lab, which makes it harder for pathologists to identify which particular strain they're dealing with, he added. And without being able to identify which ...