A generally healthy 63-year-old man in the New England area went to the hospital with a fever, cough, and vision problems in ...

Some antibiotics stop bacteria from growing without actually killing them, allowing infections to return later. Scientists at ...

Flesh-eating bacteria sound like something an enterprising science fiction author would dream up, but they are, in fact, real—and the infections they cause can lead to disfigurement, loss of limbs and ...

In an intriguing series of TikTok clips that have amassed a staggering 5.7 million views, microbiologist Tim (@whatmightgrow) embarks on a scientific exploration of fast-food water. This viral series ...

A tremendous improvement found by U.S. researchers should eventually take much of the guesswork out of treatment of subborn infectious diseases. Despite the “wonder drugs,” which kill specific kinds ...

A novel new test for bacteria in fluids makes it as easy as observing a color change to confirm the presence of disease-causing pathogens, promising much easier diagnostic tests and greater food ...