Researchers developed a compound that imitates iron to transport copper into bacterial cells. The compound successfully ...

Whether in the human body or on surfaces, bacteria protect themselves from outside attackers using biofilms. Physicist ...

Imagine falling seriously ill with an infection. Normally, we visit the doctor, are prescribed antibiotics, and after 7-10 days, we're back on our feet. But today, it is no longer guaranteed that the ...

Light-activated copper microrobots use single-atom catalysis and peroxide to penetrate biofilms, generate reactive oxygen species, and eliminate MRSA infections. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Bacterial ...

Many pet owners cherish the daily ritual of filling their dog or cat’s bowl, watching eager tails wag or hearing contented ...

Researchers at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson are on the brink of a breakthrough with a new drug that uses copper to ...

Dirty pet bowls can spread harmful bacteria, risking illness for pets and people alike.

University of Otago scientists are harnessing the power of peptides – the body's own tiny protein molecules – for a spray to help the red meat industry solve headaches around bacterial contamination ...

Bacteria are also able to communicate with each other through chemical signals, a behavior known as quorum signaling (QS). These chemical signals spread through a biofilm that colonies of bacteria ...

A small molecular strand could hold the key to solving one of the greatest global health challenges. When bacteria develop resistance to antibiotics, it can be deadly, but researchers have now decoded ...