Elizabethkingia is a genus of bacteria. It’s found worldwide in places like soil, reservoirs, and river water. In most cases, Elizabethkingia is harmless. A few strains, though, can cause illness in ...

A new class of insecticidal proteins discovered in common soil bacteria could unlock novel pathways for developing ...

It is microscopic and rod-shaped, can create spores, and may have evolved to survive hundreds of miles above our planet's surface. This bacterium, never before seen on Earth, was detected on China's ...

Bacteria present in some people's guts may help break down cholesterol, making them less susceptible to heart disease, a new study suggests. People whose gut bacteria made IsmA had less cholesterol in ...