Scientists have discovered a new type of immune defense in E. coli bacteria that turns viral infection machinery against the ...

Bacteria use a newly discovered system called Kongming to turn viral enzymes into a self-destruct signal, with big biotech ...

Scientists have discovered a new type of immune defense in E. coli bacteria that turns viral infection machinery against the ...

This discovery could inform the development of future biotech tools and phage therapy as an alternative to antibiotics. Over 1800 years ago in China, legendary military strategist Zhuge Liang ...

A type of virus thought to be a "mere curiosity" is plentiful in one common bacteria, and possibly others, a Monash ...

In particular, researchers investigated telomere phages, a type of phage that until now was considered a 'curiosity'. Only their unique DNA replication mechanism had been studied. Senior author ...

When we think of ancient Egypt, we often imagine huge pyramids, gold-laden tombs, and grand temples. But beyond the monumental and the majestic everyday life, ancient Egypt was also full of ...

May 1, 2025 — Why do some ancient animals become fossils while others disappear without a trace? A new study reveals that part of the answer lies in the body itself. The research shows that an ...

The Prince and Princess of Wales have visited an ancient forest alongside children and their parents to celebrate the environment. William and Kate spent the second and final day of their Isle of ...

Buried below the earth in ancient rock, scientists based in Australia have discovered evidence of an event that disrupted the trajectory of life on Earth. The Curtin University-led team believe ...