Researchers found three bacteriophages disable MurJ, a key cell wall transporter, by locking it outward-facing. This blocks peptidoglycan synthesis, killing bacteria and revealing a new antibiotic ...

Biomolecular condensates were long believed to be simple liquid blobs inside cells. Researchers have now uncovered that some are actually supported by fine protein filaments forming an internal ...

Beneficial bacteria boost crop growth but struggle to survive in soil. New research shows embedding these bacteria in a natural polymer protects them, increasing onion yields by 45% vs controls & even ...

Cells rely on biomolecular condensates to coordinate essential biological processes without surrounding membranes.

A Caltech-led team of biochemists has homed in on an underexplored small transporter called MurJ that is a vital part of the pathway bacteria use to ...

Biochemists at Caltech have identified how viruses have converged on a method for killing bacteria. The researchers have homed in on an underexplored small transporter called MurJ that is a vital part ...

This one-pan meal delivers fiber, prebiotics and lean protein to support gut health. A mix of fiber-rich, colorful vegetables helps keep your gut bacteria thriving. It’s a realistic, repeatable dinner ...

Antibiotics are medical marvels that have transformed once deadly bacterial infections into manageable conditions. But with a ...

Antibiotics are medical marvels that have transformed once deadly bacterial infections into manageable conditions. But with a rise in antibiotic ...

Is It Cheaper to Fix a Cavity or Get a Crown? Dentists Explain Why Early Treatment Lowers Long-Term Costs Alexandria, ...

A version of this Priestley Medal address will be presented at the American Chemical Society Spring 2026 meeting ...

By designing graft materials that more closely resemble natural tissue, scientists hope to reduce life-threatening infections ...