The list of 24 pathogen families is also the first to consider global health threats, as well as threats specific to the UK ...

Bacteria steal DNA from silent viruses and use it like a memory bank. That memory helps them protect future generations.

The list of 24 pathogen families is the first to consider global health threats, as well as threats specific to the UK ...

Health officials have published a new list of viruses and bacteria they say pose the greatest threat to public health.

Like people, bacteria get invaded by viruses. In bacteria, the viral invaders are called bacteriophages, derived from the Greek word for bacteria-eaters, or in shortened form, "phages." ...

Metals like silver, gold and copper can kill bacteria and viruses. An electric current can also eliminate microorganisms. A ...

Fairburn explains that in the absence of an active anti-phage defence, viral infections inhibit bacterial growth and cause a ...

Among the viral families classed as high risk for both epidemics and pandemics are coronaviridae, which includes Covid-19, and the orthomyxoviridae family, which includes bird flu.

Waterborne diseases are illnesses caused by pathogenic microorganisms transmitted mostly in contaminated water. As they pose ...

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria is a serious public health threat. Understanding the biology of these bacteria--such as how they synthesise their protective capsules--is essential for developing new ...

Viral and bacterial meningitis are explored in this factsheet, helping nurses to identify when emergency treatment is needed.