New wound dressing, full of antibiotics, dissolves when wound ha...

Why bacteria commit suicide
An international team of scientists have found an answer to the mystery of suicidal bacteria. The finding - published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B - could lead to better antibiotics.

Cells can read damaged DNA without missing a beat
(Emory University) Under certain growth-limiting conditions, enzymes that read DNA can skim through damaged DNA without skipping any letters in the genetic "text." This suggests a mechanism...

Value of sexual reproduction versus asexual...
Living organisms have good reason for engaging in sexual, rather than asexual, reproduction according to scientists.

Teaming with Microbes: A Gardener's Guide to the Soil...
Smart gardeners know that soil is anything but an inert substance. Healthy soil is teeming with life-not just earthworms and insects, but a staggering multitude of bacteria, fungi, and other...

Biomaterials Science, Second Edition: An Introduction...
The second edition of this bestselling title provides the most up-to-date comprehensive review of all aspects of biomaterials science by providing a balanced, insightful approach to learning...