New study reveals that bacteria can survive antibiotic treatment through two fundamentally different "shutdown modes," not ...

Now that the condition is known to spread sexually, there are steps you and your partner can take to prevent it.

New research shows that 'hacking' the communication channels between microbes in the mouth could boost levels of beneficial ...

Cleveland Clinic researchers have discovered that bacteria inside cancerous tumors may be key to understanding why ...

Bacterial vaginosis, commonly known as BV, is the most common vaginal infection. Nearly 30% of women in the U.S. will experience bacterial vaginosis at some point in their lifetime. Bacterial ...

Infectious disease is a major cause of social and economic instability, with pathogenic bacteria and viruses accounting for most cases worldwide. That said, colonization does not necessarily cause ...

Increasing evidence suggests that the severe gum disease, periodontitis, may contribute to central nervous system disorders ...

Scientists discover 26 new bacterial species in NASA cleanrooms, revealing surprisingly resilient microbes with potential ...

Bacterial infections can affect wounds, burns, and organs within the body. They occur when bacteria enter the body that shouldn’t. A bacterial infection occurs when bacteria enter your body and begin ...