A bacterial cell settles onto a nondescript surface. It is plump, healthy and functioning as it should. Nothing appears amiss ...

The fascinating world of bacteria that live as symbionts or parasites in animal hosts often remains a mystery to researchers. A research team has made a breakthrough that provides insights into this ...

That is one big bacterium! Researchers have discovered a bacterium visible to the naked eye, challenging prevailing notions about the size of bacteria, most of which only can be seen when using a ...

See the chemical reaction of vinegar and bicarbonate and how it affects bacteria under the microscope. After waiting years to pack up her late daughter's room, an unexpected gift emerged ...

Some antibiotics stop bacteria from growing without actually killing them, allowing infections to return later. Scientists at ...

On sunken leaves in the waters of a Caribbean mangrove swamp, researchers discovered a bacterium that challenges the prevailing view of bacterial cell size; counter to the notion that microbes are ...

Researchers found bacterial cells so large they are easily visible to the naked eye, challenging ideas about how large microbes can get. By Carl Zimmer In a Caribbean mangrove forest, scientists have ...

Watch a white blood cell actively searching for bacteria or viruses under the microscope. Pharmacist warns of common ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. When Olivier Gros, a marine biologist and professor at the ...

Pathogens can create sticky situations. When microbes invade the body to cause an infection, often one of their first lines ...