Carbapenem-resistant bacteria are a major global health concern, and Enterobacter species are increasingly problematic, especially those...

Tick-borne illnesses are a growing global concern, and in regions like the northeastern U.S., it's increasingly common for ticks to...

The global threat of coronaviruses, including the persistent SARS-CoV-2 and the highly pathogenic MERS-CoV, continues to challenge...

A recent  Nature  report has uncovered a troubling new tactic in academic publishing: researchers embedding hidden instructions in...

The Theobald Smith Society is proud to belatedly congratulate Dr. Jeffrey M. Boyd on his recent promotion to Professor in the Department...

For too long, the intricate dance between plasmid length and copy number in bacteria and archaea has remained a mystery, hindering our...

Pseudomonas aeruginosa  is a formidable adversary in the healthcare world, notorious for causing severe hospital-acquired infections,...

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBDs), such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, affect millions worldwide, often characterized by a...

The global response to the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the incredible power of nucleic acid vaccines, particularly the rapid...

For decades, evolutionary biologists have used the Ka/Ks ratio test to explore how genes adapt and change over time. This traditional...

Friedreich ataxia is a devastating inherited neurodegenerative disease affecting approximately 1 in 50,000 worldwide.  The disease not...

Imagine a single pill that could prevent HIV infection after a potential exposure, removing the burden of a 28-day daily regimen....

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a formidable global health threat, with millions of new cases each year, including a significant proportion...

Imagine a mysterious genetic element, smaller than viruses, yet incredibly abundant within its host, even though it's not part of the...

The global battle against SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind COVID-19, continues to evolve. While the pandemic may be winding down, the virus...

Bacteria are masters of adaptation, constantly producing a diverse array of small organic molecules, natural products, to interact with...

Imagine your cells as bustling cities, meticulously organized with specialized districts (compartments) to keep everything running...

Have the relentless funding cuts and the current anti-science political climate made you question your future here? You’re not alone. A...

At the Theobald Smith Society, we are fortunate to work alongside talented graduate students and postdoctoral researchers from around the...

Imagine a world where a plant infection doesn't kill its host but instead turns it into a gourmet feast for insects. This intriguing, and...