Medical schools must make microbiology a prerequisite — to prepare students not just for school but for practicing medicine.

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 ...

Rapidly identifying certain bacteria allows antibiotic treatments to be optimized. A team from the University of Zurich, ...

A team that includes Rutgers University-New Brunswick scientists has unlocked some of the secrets of corn DNA, revealing how ...

The United States could safely drop tetanus and diphtheria booster shots for adults and save an estimated $1 billion a year, ...

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The United States could safely drop tetanus and diphtheria booster shots for adults and save an estimated $1 billion a year, ...

BioMerieux maintains leadership in the niche markets of microbiology testing and multiplex molecular testing, and enjoys growth rates that are well above the IVD industry average.

Scientists have studied a new target for antibiotics in the greatest detail yet—in the fight against antibiotic resistance. The "molecular machine" flagellum is essential for bacteria to cause ...

Mosquito bites are much more than just a red and itchy summertime nuisance. The diseases that they carry are notoriously ...

Automating labs and introducing 24/7 workflows significantly improved diagnostic turnaround and ICU discharge rates for patients with bloodstream infections, according to a new before-and-after study.