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Slow responses mean that multiple germs have more time to adapt

The human bacteria spiked cheese includes tears, nose, toes and belly button samples

Statistics show S. aureus infects one in five people worldwide

The genetic material is then included in the organism's own genome

The bacteria produces severe, hospital-acquired infections

The work is focused on growing generations of E. coli bacteria

New study looks at how microbes interact with small silica particles

The organisms could reveal hints on the origins of life

These materials could lead to the development of new medical therapies

This need may be more widespread among bacteria than first thought

By doing so, the bacterium clears the way for infection

Compounds found in these fruits boost the innate immune system, researchers say

Researchers say termites use their poop as a source of natural antibiotics

Researchers recommend that women clean their bags more often

The bioengineered E. coli was created by scientist Matthew Chang

The bacteria could be tricked into making tumors more vulnerable to cancer drugs

Because they reproduce so slowly, some say they don't count as life forms