A new study finds that bacteria can actively block the transfer of beneficial genes to neighboring cells, using specialized ...

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

Researchers have identified a bacterial protein, YokF, that prevents the transfer of plasmids—many carrying antibiotic resistance genes—between cells by degrading DNA during nanotube transfer. The ...

Researchers have adapted a powerful DNA editing system from E. coli to 14 new bacterial species, broadening its potential for health, environmental, and industrial applications. In parallel, ...

A new study finds that bacteria can actively block the transfer of beneficial genes to neighboring cells, using specialized proteins to specifically destroy shared DNA before it spreads. This ...

The study, recently published in Nature Microbiology, reveals how certain bacteria prevent the transfer of genetic material ...

Bacteria are constantly moving by help of motility organs called flagella or pili to colonize new niches. Also, bacteria can exchange information, like “speaking to each other”, and thus acquire new ...

Research has shed important new light on the enemies-turned-allies that allow bacteria to exchange genes, including those ...