New research shows that a large, ubiquitous mobile genetic element changes the antagonistic weaponry of Bacteroides fragilis, a common bacterium of the human gut. Bacteria evolve rapidly in the human ...
Keeping your home clean is not just about appearances, it is about controlling hidden germs and grime that quietly undo your hard work. Everyday habits and overlooked items can spread bacteria, dust ...
Genes responsible for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) can spread from microbe to microbe through circular genetic material called plasmids, and this lateral transfer occurs in the gut. This week in ...