In Kent, an outbreak of meningitis has killed two young people, whilst at least 15 more are seriously ill in hospital. One victim is believed to be in a coma. On Tuesday afternoon, Wes Streeting, the ...

It could enable doctors to diagnose infections such as pneumonia much quicker - without the need for invasive blood tests.

Type VI secretion systems (T6SS) are sophisticated nanomachines that bacteria employ to inject effector proteins directly into neighbouring cells. These systems are structurally reminiscent of ...

A high-fat diet can cause the intestinal lining to weaken, allowing live gut bacteria to travel directly to the brain in mice ...