Bioinformatics and microbial taxonomy experts introduce the challenges of defining bacterial species in an era of rapidly ...

The history of life stretches back untold eons. Today, there is a staggering array of organisms on Earth, with more species being discovered every year. The complexity of life, from the smallest ...

Antibiotic resistance has become a growing problem. When bacteria become antibiotic-resistant, treatment options become limited. Carbapenems are effective antibiotics that work on a wide range of ...

A type of bacteria that causes dental plaque may be behind a treatment-resistant form of colorectal cancer, a study published Wednesday in the journal Nature found. The particular bacterium, which ...