Gram-negative bacteria, notorious for their intrinsic and acquired resistance mechanisms, pose a significant threat to public health. The emergence of ...

Gram-negative meningitis is a form of meningitis. The term gram-negative refers to a way of differentiating bacteria. This type of bacteria is typically resistant to drugs and most available ...

Researchers have uncovered the unique way in which a type of Gram-negative bacterium delivers the toxins that make us sick. Understanding this mechanism may help design better ways to block and ...

The surfaces of Gram-negative bacteria are adorned with versatile nanomachines that include Type IV pili and associated secretion systems. These structures are crucial for a range of functions such as ...

A team of Princeton researchers led by Prof. Zemer Gitai have found an antibiotic that can simultaneously puncture bacterial walls and destroy folate within their cells -- taking out even monstrous ...

The key aspects with the new antimicrobial is that it works via a dual-mechanism and it is effective at inactivating Gram-negative bacteria. By operating a dual mechanism, this should prevent ...