Most species of bacteria can be broadly divided into two groups, known as gram-positive and gram-negative. These categories reflect big differences in the microbes' biology, and they also dictate ...

A novel compound targets an essential transport system found only in disease-causing bacteria, leaving commensal bacteria ...

Gram-positive cocci are often isolated from clinical samples. It is important to be able to distinguish these organisms from one another because while some are normal flora, others can be pathogenic.

SIU research students are looking into ways to deactivate or stop virus-spreading germs with chemical technology in hopes it ...