University of Toronto researchers have discovered nine new genes used by bacteria to protect themselves against ...

Fairburn explains that in the absence of an active anti-phage defence, viral infections inhibit bacterial growth and cause a ...

A newly developed laboratory tool can, within hours, help to identify specific viruses which can be used to destroy variants of the dangerous pathogenic bacteria Staphylococcus aureus. Viruses of ...

Now, researchers from Yale have found that a specific bacterium, called Enterococcus gallinarum, can move from the gut to ...

Some foods contain necessary nutrients that are beneficial to oral health and serve to avoid bacterial infection and tooth ...

Viral meningitis is a contagious infection that inflames the brain’s protective membranes—learn its causes, warning signs, ...

Dr. Tara Etter, a pediatrician with HMG Pediatrics at Abingdon explains some of the common viral infections in children and how to treat those infections with over the counter medicines.

That fishy smell? It’s bacterial vaginosis. A new study shows it’s an STI, and male partners should be treated to stop the ...

The immune system is a complex network of cells and chemicals that defend the body against harmful invaders like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. It includes various components such as ...

Scientists were shocked to discover that microplastics don’t just pollute the environment, they may also be fueling the rise ...

A young woman has faced backlash for her “stupidity” after posting a video of herself diving into thick sea foam ...

The feeling of fever is often accompanied by infection and is mainly caused by two infections: viral and bacterial. Both infections can lead to the patient experiencing similar symptoms but ...