Hybrid microrobots harvest chemical energy from their environment for self-propulsion while releasing reactive species to kill bacteria.
RNA thermometers to bring down bacteria from the inside
RNA thermometers help regulate bacterial infection and targeting them might be a way toward fighting antibiotic resistance.
Biodegradable microparticles could be used to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Researchers hope that commercially available inhalers could be used to deliver novel treatment to infected lungs.
Could domestication be linked to animals’ gut bacteria?
Researchers look to the guts of chickens’ ancestors to gain insights into domestication.
How can bacteria “robots” improve cancer therapy?
Living machines made from drug-carrying bacteria target tumors to improve the effectiveness and safety of chemotherapies.
Simple process significantly improves viability of antibacterial films
By simplifying the production steps needed to treat surfaces with antibacterial films, scientists hope they can become more widely adopted in clinical settings and beyond.
Using microrobots to eradicate bacteria
A team of scientists have created a cost-effective way to destroy bacterial biofilms, paving the way for advancements in everything from healthcare to utilities.
Magnetic bacteria for drug delivery
Bacteria controlled by magnets could one day deliver medicine directly to the cells that need it.
Tuning nanoparticle shape and size by genetic engineering of bacteria
Nanoparticles are not new; bacteria have been making them long before we had a language to name them.
Smart food label can identify bacteria without opening the package
Food-safe microneedles incorporated into a new smart label can effectively collect samples from packaged food and inform consumers about its quality in real time.