A new pandemic could ride in on animals we eat, researchers warn microbiologystudy
Researchers warn the animals we eat could be the gateway for a pandemic in the form of antimicrobial resistance, unleashing […]
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Honey bees may play key role in spreading viruses to wild bumblebees microbiologystudy
Honey bees may play a role in increasing virus levels in wild bumble bees each spring, according to researchers at
Universal flu vaccine candidate protects against infection in mice microbiologystudy
Annual flu vaccines protect against severe infection, but they vary in efficacy and may not match the most virulent strains
Gut bioelectricity provides a path for ‘bad’ bacteria to cause diseases microbiologystudy
This question is fundamental for infectious disease experts and people who study bacteria. Harmful pathogens, like Salmonella, find their way
Next time you beat a virus, thank your microbial ancestors microbiologystudy
When you get infected with a virus, some of the first weapons your body deploys to fight it were passed
Engineered Bacteria make thermally stable plastics similar to polystyrene and PET microbiologystudy
Bioengineers around the world have been working to create plastic-producing microbes that could replace the petroleum-based plastics industry. Now, researchers
Mother’s gut microbiome during pregnancy shapes baby’s brain development microbiologystudy
A study in mice has found that the bacteria Bifidobacterium breve in the mother’s gut during pregnancy supports healthy brain
Peering into the mind of artificial intelligence to make better antibiotics microbiologystudy
Artificial intelligence (AI) has exploded in popularity. It powers models that help us drive vehicles, proofread emails and even design
Hand washing is important — but is your sink clean? microbiologystudy
Handbasins are hotspots for dangerous microbes that can cause illnesses including pneumonia, Legionnaires’ disease and wound infections, a new study