Mycoplasma contamination often comes from infected cultures shared between research labs. It can also sneak in through cell culture media and animal products used in cell culture. Even the lab team ...

Protein complex in bacterial cell membrane acts like a rotary motor to recruit DNA-degrading enzymes to defend against phage ...

Mycoplasma contamination is a significant concern ... Unit): A unit used to estimate the number of viable bacteria or fungal cells in a sample. This Nature Research Intelligence Topic summary ...

Hundreds of different species of microbes live in your gut. In the future, one of these might serve a new function: ...

JERUSALEM, Feb. 18 (Xinhua) -- Israeli researchers have discovered a new way to prevent bacterial contamination in lab-grown meat without antibiotics, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem said Tuesday.

New study explores the use of Random Antimicrobial Peptide Mixtures (RPMs) as a safe and effective alternative to antibiotics in cultured meat ...

Discover why your bath towel might be a hidden health hazard, plus expert advice on proper washing frequency and storage to ...

In new research published this week, a team led by Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) scientists reveals that symbiotic bacteria often accompany single-celled protists in the ocean’s upper layer. Some ...

"Our body breaks it down into the glucose our cells need to function." Holliger's research group has been studying bio-remediation for years, and specifically the use of bacteria to remove ...