A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the deadly drug-resistant bacteria NDM-CRE found a 70% ...

A recent study from the CDC found a nearly 70% increase in the spread of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE).

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Dogs with healthy bodies do a great job of fighting off infections; but sometimes their immune systems are overwhelmed, and ...

A type of bacteria that causes dental plaque may be behind a treatment-resistant form of colorectal cancer, a study published Wednesday in the journal Nature found. The particular bacterium, which ...

Bacteria that cause food poisoning include campylobacter, salmonella, E. coli, and listeria. Here are the common foods that may contain these strains.

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Researchers have discovered giant DNA structures in oral bacteria, and data hint they could influence the function of your ...

Researchers led by Hiroshi Ohno at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) in Japan have discovered a type of gut bacteria that might help improve insulin resistance, and thus protect ...

Spanish scientists have discovered a special protein emitted by a specific type of bacteria which could be helpful in the ...

The particular bacterium, which appears to shield tumor cells from cancer-fighting drugs, was found in 50% of the tumors tested in the study, according to NBC News. The discovery, experts say, could ...