The idea that a single-celled bacterium can defend itself against viruses in a similar way as the 1.8-trillion-cell human immune system is still “mind-blowing” for molecular biologist Joshua Modell of ...

Some viruses, known as bacteriophages, only infect bacterial cells, often destroying those bacteria in the process. Bacteriophages or phages .. | Microbiology ...

Bacteria and viruses are often lumped together as germs, and they share many characteristics. They’re invisible to the human eye. They’re everywhere. And both can make us sick. Bacteria and viruses ...

The idea that a single-celled bacterium can defend itself against viruses in a similar way as the 1.8-trillion-cell human ...

Viruses are so simple in their structure, they may not even qualify as living things. Yet, they are ruthless in their robotic ...

University of Toronto researchers have made the first discovery of a virus that infects Legionella pneumophila, the bacteria ...

Amoebae receive surprising support in defense against viruses: The bacteria they are infected with prevent them from being destroyed by giant viruses. Microbiologists have investigated how a virus ...

We’re all told that to live longer, we must exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, get enough sleep, maintain an optimal weight, not smoke, and manage stress. But why do some people naturally make it ...

Sweat is known to kill germs on your body, and unless it mixes with a cough, sneeze, or other bodily fluids, it won't ...