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...

Bacteria rarely exist as isolated individuals. Instead, they commonly form complex, surface-attached communities called biofilms, which...

Phytoplankton blooms, vibrant explosions of microscopic life, are fundamental to marine ecosystems, driving global primary production and...

Marine sponges are more than just simple filter-feeders; they are ancient and ecologically important residents of coral reefs found...

The global rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a daunting challenge for modern medicine, directly contributing to over a million...

Acinetobacter baumannii  is a formidable adversary in healthcare settings, recognized by the World Health Organization as a critical...

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major global health challenge, and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment and preventing...