Bacteriophages are viruses that infect bacteria. Some phages follow a lytic life cycle where they inject their DNA into the host cell and hijack its mechanisms to reproduce. When the number of ...

Now, Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists say they have shed new light on how bacteria protect themselves from certain phage ...

University of Toronto researchers have discovered nine new genes used by bacteria to protect themselves against ...

Experts say the virus could become a larger problem if it gets passed to endangered whooping cranes Sarah Kuta Humans have evolved alongside microbes in Earth's environment that help strengthen ...

viral and bacterial. Both infections can lead to the patient experiencing similar symptoms but understanding the difference between the two is critical towards providing the correct medication.

The virus can wipe out the immune system, a complication called “immune amnesia.” When we get sick with viruses or bacteria, our immune systems have the ability to form memories that quickly allow ...

"If a bacterial infection affects the respiratory system, it can still spread through close contact, coughing, or sneezing." Bacterial Vs. Viral Cold For those who don’t know, a viral cold is ...

Dennis D'Amico, associate professor of animal science, has demonstrated that bacteriophages can effectively reduce the amount ...