Pathogenicity is the potential capacity of certain species of microbes to cause an infectious process. It is characterised by ...

Pathogens can create sticky situations. When microbes invade the body to cause an infection, often one of their first lines ...

While microbes are everywhere in the world, and in our bodies, many pose no threat to us. Others, however, can be very dangerous. There are many strains of Escherichia coli, some of which can live ...

Not all microbes are villains—many are vital to keeping us healthy. Researchers have created a world-first database that ...

In the fight against bacterial pathogens, researchers are combining vaccination with targeted colonization of the intestine by harmless microorganisms. This approach could potentially mark a turning ...

In a recent review published in the journal PNAS, researchers examined the germ theory from a non-centric perspective on infection outcome, considering the variables that influence illness severity ...

Adult bacterial meningitis carries high mortality and neurological complications, especially from Listeria and Streptococcus ...

The human intestine is home to a dense network of microorganisms, known collectively as the gut microbiome, which actively helps to shape our health. The microorganisms help with digestion, train the ...

This guide deconstructs the pathophysiology of UTIs, exploring the anatomical risks in women, and the efficacy of antibiotic ...

These infections tend to peak in winter because people spend more time indoors, making transmission easier. But they can also ...