New drugs that target "zombie" tuberculosis (TB) cells are now a step closer, thanks to a new study led by the University of Surrey, published in Scientific Reports.

Bacterial cell division, a process wherein a single cell divides to form two identical daughter cells, represents one of the ...

However, it was not until the early 1950s that scientists started to understand the differences in the chemical composition of bacterial cell walls that makes a difference in the staining. All ...

Closely related bacterial species use different strategies to build their cell walls, an international team of scientists led by Université de Montréal microbiology professor Yves Brun has found.

The majority of children do not need a tonsillectomy.” But when done for the right reasons, tonsillectomy offers a meaningful and quality of life boost. “We have very happy families who often will say ...

Hydrogels are revolutionising cell therapy storage – learn how they tackle cold chain challenges and reduce costs while preserving cell viability.