A Starting Point for Treating a Challenging Infection
Infections from Clostridium difficile bacterium, or C. diff, kill 13,000 people each year. Now, a new study could help pave the way for new drugs to fight off the bacterium. Read more ›
Can Targeting Bacteria’s Senses Help Fight Resistance to Antibiotics?
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are a growing problem in healthcare. But what if scientists could find ways to stop infections without triggering the antibiotic resistance that can result from destroying the bacteria? Read more ›
Do You Kayak or Wade in the Hudson? Study Reveals Sediment Pollution
The Hudson River is cleaner than it has been in decades, but the shoreline is another matter. Read more ›
Under Your Skin and Into Your Gut
If something gets “under your skin” — in other words, if you’re bothered by something — does it also get into your gut? Read more ›
They’re on the Move: How Cells Form Bacterial Microcolonies
When single cell bacteria form microcolonies, they forego “a single cell lifestyle for a communal lifestyle,” according to new research. Read more ›
Hold On! Studying Sticky Bacteria
Figuring out what causes bacteria to grab hold of surfaces and create the beginnings of a biofilm could help scientists control bacterial growth. Read more ›
To Clean Up Newtown Creek, Get to Know its Microbes
Professors Olga Calderón, Holly Porter-Morgan, and Joby Jacob found cause for concern as well as hope in observing the bacteria in a heavily polluted creek. Read more ›