The metabolic state of a disease-causing parasite influences its resistance to current drugs – a finding that could aid in the development of more effective therapies.
Pairing intravenous antibiotics with a drug that protects gut microbes from exposure to them may hinder the emergence of drug-resistant bacterial infections in hospitals.
A study in mice provides insights on the processes that determine which sperm will reach an egg to fertilise it, a discovery that may aid infertility research.
Findings reveal the early events that take place during tuberculosis infection, and provide a model for future research into respiratory and other infections.
New findings suggest sex-specific differences in mice vary by physical and physiological features – a fact that must be considered when designing biological and medical studies.
Scientists have used high-resolution GPS tracking methods to provide new insights into how differently sized animal groups move and interact with their environment.
