Some antibiotics don’t actually kill bacteria — they just pause them But once treatment ends, those bacteria can bounce back and cause the infection to return Now, scientists at the University of ...

Flesh-eating bacteria sound like something an enterprising science fiction author would dream up, but they are, in fact, real—and the infections they cause can lead to disfigurement, loss of limbs and ...

Some antibiotics stop bacteria from growing without actually killing them, allowing infections to return later. Scientists at the University of Basel created a new test that tracks individual bacteria ...

In an intriguing series of TikTok clips that have amassed a staggering 5.7 million views, microbiologist Tim (@whatmightgrow) embarks on a scientific exploration of fast-food water. This viral series ...

A novel new test for bacteria in fluids makes it as easy as observing a color change to confirm the presence of disease-causing pathogens, promising much easier diagnostic tests and greater food ...

A tremendous improvement found by U.S. researchers should eventually take much of the guesswork out of treatment of subborn infectious diseases. Despite the “wonder drugs,” which kill specific kinds ...