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 ...

While developing effective antibiotics against gram-positive bacteria is relatively straightforward, gram-negative bacteria present a greater challenge due to their extra protective membrane ...

1-5 What Bacteria Use Quorum Sensing? Both gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria use quorum sensing. Generally, gram-negative bacteria employ acylated homoserine lactones as autoinducers, which ...

This medium is both selective and differential. The selective ingredients are the bile salts and the dye, crystal violet which inhibit the growth of Gram-positive bacteria. The differential ingredient ...

Medical honey proves effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, transforming wound care and offering hope in the fight ...

While cleaning the bathroom is a chore most people hate doing, it's essential to keep germs and dangerous bacteria at bay.

Today you will finish up testing for both gram positive and gram negative organisms. There are few tests that can be read immediately that we call rapid tests. These are often useful initial steps to ...

In this Science Spotlight episode, Tereza Jaegerova shares her research on the antimicrobial properties of Dyer’s Alkanet.

The commensal bacteria or microbiota on our skin is thought to contribute to host health, protecting the host against a range of infections, including wound healing and anti-cancer properties. In this ...