Escherichia coli (E. coli), a type of bacteria commonly found in the human gut, could spread as quickly as swine flu, new ...

Beneath the ocean’s surface, bacteria have evolved specialized enzymes that can digest PET plastic, the material used in bottles and clothes. Researchers at KAUST discovered that a unique molecular ...

Bacteria-killing viruses built from scratch in a University of Pittsburgh lab could be a breakthrough in the battle against ...

Ancient viral DNA in bacteria helps block new infections, offering a potential path to fight antibiotic resistance.

Hong Kong — The giant panda, China’s national animal, is a global symbol of cuteness. But the black-and-white bears have long suffered for their irresistible qualities—poached for their pelts, ...

It may be tempting to channel your inner Disney princess and befriend every animal you come across. But wildlife is always better left alone.

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Dr Ekwow Spio-Garbrah as Special Envoy for Reparations. His appointment is part of Ghana’s renewed commitment to advancing the global call for reparations ...

Living outside their natural Chinese habitat can disturb giant pandas’ internal rhythms, a finding that could lead to better ...

Food additives have not been getting a good press recently, not least emulsifiers, the hidden ingredients that help keep ice cream creamy and salad dressings smooth. They've hit the headlines of late, ...

An MIT team used artificial intelligence to design novel antibiotics, two of which showed promise against MRSA and gonorrhea. With help from artificial intelligence, MIT researchers have designed ...

The Real Housewives of Orange County's Emily Simpson shared a major update on the diagnosis her son Luke, 10, received amid ...

Whether we're talking about animals or humans, gut microbes are essential for health, metabolism and protecting against infection. While captivity is known to alter the gut microbiota of wildlife, the ...