A research team at Leibniz-HKI has described a new enzyme that renders the highly toxic molecule malleicyprol harmless.

A closeup look at colibactin’s structure reveals chemical motifs that guide its mutation-wreaking “warheads” to specific stretches of DNA.

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A clinical trial testing whether music therapy can make botulinum toxin injections for spasticity more comfortable is ...

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At an apple processing facility in Watsonville, the 2025 UC Santa Cruz iGEM team took a deep dive into mycotoxins in food, learning about the implications on both workers in the plant and food ...

In a major step toward a precision therapy for Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection, researchers at The Hospital for ...

When a snake displays its fangs, it’s showing off one of evolution’s greatest weapons. This is because snake venom is not a ...

Clostridium perfringens α-toxin is the key virulence determinant in gas gangrene and has also been implicated in the pathogenesis of sudden death syndrome in young animals. The toxin is a 370-residue, ...

LMNT reports that hangovers stem from acetaldehyde, dehydration, and electrolyte imbalances; stay hydrated and drink ...

Florida dolphins exposed to algal bloom toxins show brain changes similar to Alzheimer's patients, raising concerns for ...

Scientists once believed birds relied only on flight, talons and socialization for survival. But this one proves otherwise: ...