Bacteria are classified into different groups depending on their shape. There are five distinct bacterial shapes: spherical, rod, spiral, comma, and corkscrew. Bacteria, just like any other living ...

The group sequenced a type of bacterium that is sometimes found in people with lung infections. They noticed that telomere ...

Instead of growing, the bacteria work to repair the damage and change so they can better tolerate antibiotics. As this happens, they change shape, becoming thin and elongated.

A new species of cable bacteria, which function like electrical wiring, was recently discovered in the US. Its unique ...

R esearchers have discovered a brand-new species of electricity-conducting bacteria, and not only might it help them figure ...