As the true experts of our immune system, pathogenic bacteria produce enzymes that can modify the carbohydrates (glycans) of the defense mechanisms in order to favor bacterial survival and ...

The pneumococcal enzyme SpGH101 cleaves core-1 O-linked glycans, and when knocked out, the bacteria show reduced adherence. The expression levels of a sialidase from Pseudomonas aeruginosa is ...

By dissecting the role of mucin's protein and glycan components, researchers reveal the complex interactions between diet and gut bacteria, offering insights for future therapeutic applications.

Investigating the role of mucin O-glycans and food-derived glycoproteins in the growth of gut bacteria Oct 21, 2024 Exploring the molecular basis of how pradimicin A binds to viral N-glycan, a ...

When you talk about carbohydrates, most people's minds immediately go to the culinary world. But they're also the central ...

The most common bacteria that causes foodborne illness is the Campylobacter bacteria. These infections are commonly caused by eating raw or undercooked poultry. Other common bacterial infections ...

Nov. 4, 2024 — A research team has discovered two remarkable species of bacteria in the tissue of two deep-sea corals from the Gulf of Mexico. These previously unknown symbionts of the corals ...

These first microbes would have been extremely simple. Meanwhile, viruses degrade more easily than bacteria, so there are no physical fossils of viruses. Related: What was the first animal on Earth?

Florida health officials are reporting an increase in cases of Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria that can lead to flesh-eating infections, following recent hurricanes. In an update Friday, data from ...

Researchers have discovered a new group of bacterial toxins that can kill harmful bacteria and fungi, opening the door to potential new treatments for infections. These toxins, found in over ...