Just a few puffs into each nostril, and you're protected against infection from nasty cold viruses - that is, according to claims made for many nasal sprays. Can they really do this?Well, not directly ...

Sequencing bacterial genomes allows scientists to study bacterial diversity, immunity, and the human microbiome, but it ...

Researchers have proven that antibiotic-resistant strains of a harmful bacteria thrive in a diabetic infection environment.

Researchers say study provides sufficient rationale to further explore the therapeutic uses of SSRIs during infection.

Hundreds of different species of microbes live, laugh, and love in your gut. In the future, one of these might serve a new function: microscopic in-house pharmacist.

Meet the jumbo phage. Scientists believe they’ve cracked the code on how its ‘secret handshakes’ act as a shield against the ...

While it's true, hand sanitizer is ineffective for Norovirus, both Nagappan and the CDC acknowledge it does work against respiratory viruses. So, keep it handy. There is no vaccine for Norovirus, but ...

Our immune systems rely on iron to function, but so do invading viruses and bacteria. New research from Binghamton University ...

The crucial drugs can have unintended consequences. Innovative therapies could shield the microbiome from their effects.

If people had been aware of the existence of bacteria and their role in causing the Black Death in the 14th century, as well ...

People with diabetes are more prone to developing Staphylococcus aureus, a leading cause of infections and death associated ...

"Conducting research through the SEA-PHAGES program was the first time in my academic career where I felt what I learned in ...