Scientists have uncovered a surprising twist in how bacteria share genes—including those that spread antibiotic resistance.

Cyanobacteria—ancient microbes that oxygenated Earth and made complex life possible—are still revealing surprises billions of ...

Human Frontier Science Program Foundation (HFSP) has awarded a highly competitive international research grant to Prof. Orna ...

Researchers have discovered that some bacteria use a protein called YokF to actively block plasmid DNA transfer through nanotubes, preventing neighboring cells from acquiring potentially beneficial ...

A multi-lab team led by Gladstone Institutes has successfully adapted retron-based genome editing—previously limited to E. coli—for use in 14 additional bacterial species across three major branches ...

New study shows how bacteria adapted a virus-derived injection system to recognize and attach to many different types of cells. By systematically identifying thousands of rapidly evolving ...

Cells are constantly on the move, whether in a developing embryo or metastatic cancer. But how do cells adapt to new environments they encounter? Traditionally, scientists have believed that cells ...

Researchers at DTU have developed a new method that can reduce the time needed to find new bacteria for fermentation. They ...

A new microdroplet-based technique allows scientists to quickly pinpoint bacteria that can boost vitamin B2 levels in soy ...