In the microscopic world of bacteria, gene transfer is a powerful mechanism that can alter cellular function, drive ...

Conjugation is a form of horizontal gene transfer that allows the exchange of genetic material between two organisms or cells ...

Researchers racing to develop bird flu vaccines for humans have turned to a cutting-edge technology that enabled the rapid development of lifesaving covid shots.

Biology might ultimately provide a solution, however. Researchers have identified bacteria that evolved the ability to digest ...

Scientists have discovered a protein that enables bacteria to shut down into dormant spores under extreme conditions. The ...

Imagine a world where bacteria, typically feared for causing disease, are turned into powerful weapons against cancer. That's ...

A new part of an ocean plant cell has been discovered that might revolutionize farming one day. The structure can take ...

Researchers have identified a previously unknown bacterial protein, the structure of which is being used in the design of protein nanoparticles for the targeted delivery of anticancer drugs to tumors.

Researchers have genetically engineered microbes to produce a strong, flexible plastic similar to nylon for the first time.