The ability of bacteria to control the biophysical properties of their membrane phospholipids allows them to thrive in a wide range of physical environments. Fatty acid biosynthesis is an energy ...

A deadly bacteria could be lurking in your backyard without you knowing it. Kseniya Petkevich - stock.adobe.com There could be a silent killer lurking in your backyard. Experts are sounding the ...

Meningitis is an infection that causes inflammation of the membranes (the meninges) covering the brain and spinal cord. Bacterial meningitis is a true medical emergency that may result in death or ...

E. coli, listeria and salmonella bacteria have been making news, again, for sickening Americans. But what exactly are these tiny troublemakers? Truthfully, unless you have a microscope and samples ...

The most common bacteria that causes foodborne illness is the Campylobacter bacteria. These infections are commonly caused by eating raw or undercooked poultry. Other common bacterial infections ...

As of October 25, 2024, there have been 77 cases and 15 deaths, up from 46 cases and 11 deaths in 2023. Vibrio are a group of marine bacteria that thrive in warm, brackish waters—where fresh water ...

When bacteria develop resistance to antibiotics, it can be deadly, but researchers have now decoded part of the bacteria's defence mechanism. Imagine falling seriously ill with an infection.

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

A flesh-eating bacteria is making an unwelcome comeback following the trio of hurricanes that hit Florida. The Florida Department of Health reports 74 cases and 13 deaths due to the Vibrio ...

A sign warns of high bacteria counts in Lake Parker. It's along West Lake Parker Drive near Bella Vista Street in Lakeland. An increase in the number of Vibrio vulnificus cases this year was to be ...

Florida health officials are reporting an increase in cases of Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria that can lead to flesh-eating infections, following recent hurricanes. In an update Friday, data from ...