Researchers have discovered that virus-like nanoparticles can promote the multicellular organization and reproduction of host bacteria. These particles, which are evolutionarily related to phages ...

New drug discovery technology developed by the University of Bath (UK) harnesses bacteria to do the hard work of medicinal chemistry by creating drug candidates and testing them inside living cells.

Bacteria and viruses are often lumped together as germs, and they share many characteristics. They’re invisible to the human eye. They’re everywhere. And both can make us sick. Bacteria and viruses ...

Understanding the differences between bacteria and viruses is crucial for recognizing how these microorganisms impact our ...