Scientists have uncovered a surprising twist in how bacteria share genes—including those that spread antibiotic resistance. Tiny virus-like particles called gene transfer agents (GTAs), once ancient ...

Less than two weeks into Boise State spring football, Rasean Jones appears to be a big hit. The 6-2 true freshman wide receiver out of Rocky Mountain has been getting as many props as anybody on the ...

A scar that runs along the base of Dr. Lara Johnson’s neck serves as a permanent reminder of the devastating effects of a vaccine-preventable disease. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get ...

Add Popular Science (opens in a new tab) More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results.

Researchers have uncovered a novel connection between two neurodegenerative disorders. This research, which was published in Cell Reports, found that gut bacteria are linked to the neurodegeneration ...

In a new study published in Cell Reports titled, “C9orf72 in myeloid cells prevents an inflammatory response to microbial glycogen,” researchers from Case Western Reserve University have identified a ...

Senior author Professor Richard Payne from the University of Sydney. Professor Payne has just been appointed Director of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Advanced Peptide and Protein Engineering.

A research team at the University of Arizona College of Medicine–Tucson is developing a drug that works in combination with copper to kill bacteria, including those that cause MRSA, a type of staph ...

UCLA transfer Dylan Andrews replaced Alvaro Cardenas at point guard at Boise State this season. No one expected Andrews to keep pace with Cardenas’ assists—Cardenas is the school single-season ...

I made iron using bacteria and natural methods. Unconventional techniques allowed extraction of usable iron from natural sources. 'Robbing them': Treasury slams states over Trump tax cuts Experts warn ...

New studies from Arizona State University reveal surprising ways bacteria can move without their flagella—the slender, whip-like propellers that usually drive them forward. Movement lets bacteria form ...

Complete the form below to access this streamlined workflow for microbial characterization! From efficient library preparation to scalable sequencing and intuitive data analysis, Oxford Nanopore has ...