Scientists have discovered that some of the world's deadliest bacteria exhibit a behavior akin to "bacterial vampirism," actively seeking human blood as a food source. Remarkably, these bacteria ...
Some of the world's deadliest bacteria seek out and feed on human blood, a newly-discovered phenomenon researchers are calling "bacterial vampirism." A team led by Washington State University ...
Are there any health risks for a man if he performs oral sex on a woman with bacterial and/or yeast infections? And conversely, is it possible for a man to harbor any bacteria in his mouth that ...
The phenomenon, termed 'bacterial vampirism,' has been observed in bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli, which are known to cause foodborne illnesses. Experts warn that even the smallest amount of ...
Vampirism is not an enjoyable affliction to contract in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim if you didn’t intend to contract it. Fortunately, there are a few ways of getting rid of it that are fairly ...
Other bacteria can exist in a pre-resistant state. To survive, slow bacterial growth allows mutations to arise that help the bugs tolerate the drug, or shifting phenotypes help them persist in its ...
Interactions between mycotoxins and the gut microbiome are complex and can contribute to their impact. Nigerian mother–infant dyads were recruited to investigate potential influences of mycotoxins' on ...
All cells evolved from a common ancestor and use the same kinds of carbon-based molecules. Learn how cell function depends on a diverse group of nucleic acids, proteins, lipids, and sugars.
Bacterial poisoning via food and water—but also via contact such as kisses—caused a lot of suffering during the Stone Age. Diseases that today can be treated with antibiotics were then fatal ...
The first crystal structure of an alternative DNA shape from the insulin gene has been revealed by a UCL-led research team. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in patients ...
The persistence of a deadly strain of cholera that emerged in 1961 has baffled scientists. New research has shown how it has managed to out-compete other variants. Since pigs can tolerate high levels ...