As antibiotic-resistant "superbugs" make infections trickier to treat, some in the medical community are turning to ...

The totality of bacteria, viruses and fungi that exist in and on a multicellular organism forms its natural microbiome. The ...

A new study reveals widespread resistance of a major bacterial pathogen to the active ingredients in cleaning agents commonly used in hospitals and homes. ACS Infectious Diseases published the ...

The study of bacterial glycomes is still in its infancy and little is known concerning their role in host-pathogen interactions.

Ionophore usage in poultry may cause an increase in antibiotic resistance to medically relevant drugs.

FDA escalates organic blueberry recall to highest risk level over deadly listeria contamination. Health officials warn of ...

One of the most pressing global challenges is ensuring the sustainable production of safe and nutritious food to meet the ...

Bacteria are ubiquitous microscopic organisms capable of rapid growth. While beneficial strains like lactic acid bacteria (LAB) promote gut health and ...

Many Americans assume the meat they buy at the grocery store is safe—but new data shows that approximately 36% of retail meat ...

As the field of pathogen glycomics continues to grow, there will be significant potential for diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Glycoengineering, in particular, offers a number of medically ...