Drugs that act against bacteria are mainly assessed based on how well they inhibit bacterial growth under laboratory conditions. A critical factor, however, is whether the active substances actually ...

Under ideal conditions, bacterial cell proliferation is exponential, transforming an empty Petri dish into a lush “lawn” of growth. However, as a bacterial colony develops, “growing pains” are ...

Rice is a staple food consumed globally, but it also comes with its own set of food safety concerns. Recent research has highlighted how improper storage and reheating can lead to serious health risks ...

Two recent studies from the University of California, Riverside, published in the same issue of Gut Microbes highlight the ...