A DNA analysis of pathogens from a pre-Hispanic mummy revealed that the bacterium that causes scarlet fever and strep throat ...

A randomized trial involving gram-negative bacterial bloodstream infections found that rapid antibiotic susceptibility ...

In subduction zones, the sites of the world's largest earthquakes, tectonic activity may generate a "pump" that transports ...

Stephen J. Walker, PhD, and Heather Florio, CEO, unpack the misdiagnosis of urinary tract infections and antibiotic overuse.

Scientists have uncovered a surprising twist in how bacteria share genes—including those that spread antibiotic resistance.

Gut bacteria aren’t just passive passengers—they can actively send proteins straight into our cells. Using microscopic injection systems, even harmless microbes can influence immune responses and ...

1 University Hospital of Parma, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Italy 2 Local Health Authority of Reggio Emilia (IRCCS), Italy Aim. Saliva is a biofluid potentially useful for new approaches based ...

HARLEM, Manhattan (PIX11) — New York City officials confirmed a new detection of the bacteria linked to Legionnaires’ Disease. This time, health officials say, it was found in the hot water system of ...

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ATLANTA — The Atlanta VA Medical Center cleared a floor of patients after a Georgia veteran who died there this week tested positive for Legionella, the bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease.

The administration building of the Oakland County Sheriff's Office remains closed on Friday. Legionella bacteria were found through water testing in the building late Thursday after an employee was ...