A common gut microbe could soon be offering us pain relief. Japanese bioengineers have tweaked Escherichia coli genes so that they pump out thebaine, a morphine precursor that can be modified to make ...

Bioengineered E. coli bacteria can now produce a group of compounds with anticancer, anti-HIV, antidiabetic and anti-inflammatory activities. The Kobe University achievement is the result of a ...

When E. coli detects damage to its genetic material, it sends out an SOS signal that alters activity inside the cells. "The bacteria go into full emergency mode," says PhD candidate Olaug Elisabeth ...

Researchers establish the role of YgaV, a hydrogen sulfide dependent transcription factor in regulating iron uptake dynamics in Escherichia coli "Our study provides valuable insights into the iron ...

Broad-spectrum antibiotics are akin to nuclear bombs, obliterating every prokaryote they meet. They’re effective at eliminating pathogens, sure, but they’re not so great for maintaining a healthy ...