Chromosomes are masters of organization. These long strings of DNA fold down into an ensemble of compact structures that keep needed parts of the genome accessible while tucking away those that aren't ...

Some microbes can squeeze through tight spaces by wrapping themselves in their flagellum—the tail-like structure they use to ...

A spray-applied nanocomposite coating kills over 99.99% of bacteria on touchscreens while resisting scratches, combining ...

The human body has always been crowded with microscopic passengers, from bacteria to viruses and fungi. Over the past two ...

An international research team has demonstrated that Janus nanoparticles can disrupt the defenses of drug-resistant ...

Creative Biolabs has established a research support system centered on Christensenella minuta, facilitating fundamental ...

A bacterial cell settles onto a nondescript surface. It is plump, healthy and functioning as it should. Nothing appears amiss ...

The protein called intelectin-2 plays another important role by reinforcing the protective mucus layer that lines the ...

New research reveals how ocean viruses burst algae cells, fueling a subsurface oxygen band through rapid microbial recycling.

Metabolism, far from being just a housekeeping function, underlies all changes in cell size and function ...

Ticks and bacteria are just a few of the ultra-tiny organisms that Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists are studying to find ways to advance treatments for a range of conditions, including tick-born ...