Scientists at the McGovern Institute and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard have reengineered a compact RNA-guided enzyme ...

One of the most commonly used gene-delivery methods relies on engineered viruses to insert stretches of genetic material into a cell’s genome. Although effective, these viruses tend to insert their ...

Bacterial cells have colonized every part of our world. But even though some can evade disinfectants to live in NASA cleanrooms, others are ... | Microbiology ...

S. epidermidis strains typically last only about 2 years before being replaced, while C. acnes strains are more stable once ...

Bacterial chromosomes have a conserved circular arrangement within the cell, with the loci arrayed in a linear order that reflects their position on the chromosomal DNA. The subcellular location ...

Unfortunately, Vibrio natriegens doesn't have the sophisticated molecular tools that are available in a commonly used lab ...

Scientists have identified essential genetic code for a method called plasmid curing, which aims to 'displace' antibiotic resistance genes from bacteria.

Radiation sterilization technology destroys the DNA and cellular structures of bacteria and microorganisms using ...

For billions of years, viruses and bacteria have been embroiled in an arms race. In response to constant attacks by viruses known as ...

Chemists found a way to identify a complex sugar molecule in the cell walls of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the world's deadliest pathogen. This labeling could lead to simpler, faster TB tests.

Bacteria use a newly discovered system called Kongming to turn viral enzymes into a self-destruct signal, with big biotech ...

This kit was created to enable the rapid spin column-based extraction of genomic DNA from up to 2 × 10 9 viable bacterial cells (typically from 0.5 to 1.0 mL of culture). It’s suitable for both ...