Concrete is prone to cracking, shrinkage, and drying, but a genus of bacteria has shown it can help beat its own weaknesses.

The bacteria that cause deadly anthrax disease persist in the earth, a place their ancestors preferred over petri dishes and ...

Bacillus subtilis has emerged as an exemplary model for studying bacterial redox biology, particularly regarding its sophisticated stress response mechanisms. At the heart of its redox regulation lies ...

Scientists have discovered a bacterium capable of binding sand and creating a sustainable bio-cement for construction.

Embedding bacteria into concrete that can seal cracks on its own can potentially extend the life of bridges, tunnels, and ...

Bacteria are a major cause of infections and death in hospital settings, due—in part—to the rising incidence of antibiotic ...

Blow up a long balloon and two things happen: it gets longer and it gets wider. Now imagine a living cell that inflates itself under enormous pressure and yet only grows longer, never adding width.