Certain strains of bacteria have evolved a way of providing for neighboring cells after they die, giving up a feast of nutrients as a legacy that other bacteria can use to survive and grow.

Researchers use dead bacteria to slow, kill colorectal cancer cells Harvesting a treatment with the dead form of Clostridium sporogenes, bacteria commonly found in soil, a team from Nanyang ...

Florida health officials confirmed that four people have died from Vibrio vulnificus, commonly known as flesh-eating bacteria, across the state so far in 2025. The deaths occurred in Bay, Broward, ...

Darwin’s theory of natural selection provides an explanation for why organisms develop traits that help them survive and reproduce. Because of this, death is often seen as a failure rather than a ...

Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London.View full profile Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum ...

In one of the most tightly controlled environments on Earth, a rare bacterium has learned to disappear in plain sight. By slipping into an extreme dormant state that makes it effectively invisible to ...

Discover the top six most important decomposers in the ocean and their vital role in breaking down organic matter and ...