Bacterial pathogens build antibiotic-resistant 'bunkers' using filament scaffolds

Researchers have discovered and characterized at the atomic level a mechanism that enables bacterial pathogens—including ...
University of California, Davis

First Cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Northern Elephant Seals Confirmed in California

Seven weaned elephant seal pups in California’s Año Nuevo State Park tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary ...

Viruses reveal shared way to kill bacteria by jamming small transporter MurJ

Biochemists at Caltech have identified how viruses have converged on a method for killing bacteria. The researchers have homed in on an underexplored small transporter called MurJ that is a vital part ...

Superbugs Have a Hidden Weak Spot and Viruses Just Revealed It

Antibiotic resistance is rising fast, killing tens of thousands each year in the U.S. alone—and scientists are racing to find ...
SecurityWeek

‘Arkanix Stealer’ Malware Disappears Shortly After Debut

The Arkanix Stealer malware can collect and exfiltrate system information, browser data, VPN information, and arbitrary files ...