The discovery sheds light on how certain bacteria -- including strains that cause food poisoning and anthrax -- form spores for survival.

Scientists have discovered a protein that enables bacteria to shut down into dormant spores under extreme conditions. The process, which enables the ...

In the fall of 2020, a 77-year-old man in Florida realized he had gotten one of the worst gifts imaginable—one that kept on giving. According to a case report published in this month's issue of ...