Researchers describe a fundamental mechanism of antibiotic resistance. What happens in a bacterium that is resistant to the antibiotic fusidic acid? With a stop-motion movie at the atomic level, they ...

You might think you know which animals and plants are considered "domesticated" or “domestic” and which ones aren't—but a new ...

Beer, this ancient beverage, has accompanied humanity since the dawn of civilizations. Its history intertwines with that of agriculture, revealing ancient practices still little known. The ...

Lactic acid bacteria is a natural solution to masking dairy alternatives’ off-taste properties and solving alt dairy's ...

Scientists have discovered a species of bacteria that can act as electric wiring, according to a new study. The bacteria, named Ca. Electrothrix yaqonensis, could usher in a "new era of ...

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Baltimore — Elevated levels of Legionella bacteria were detected in the water at a Baltimore City Department of Social Services office complex, a spokesperson confirmed Friday. Test results ...

Scientists investigating an alarming rise in bowel cancer in young adults have identified the bacterial toxin colibactin as a potential culprit, with childhood exposure perhaps increasing the risk of ...

Boeing 777s could be used to cool the planet, scientists have found – but it might lead to acid rain. Climate experts are increasingly considering geoengineering projects to put the brakes on ...

Despairing residents of a sleepy village in Kent say they are being terrorised by 'feral' children who have threatened to attack shop owners with acid and plastic knives. Staff at a newsagents in ...