Scientists have identified a new class of insect-killing proteins, dubbed Streptomyces antiquus insecticidal proteins (SAIPs), in a common soil bacterium. Dating back over 100 million years, these ...
Scientists have discovered a 100-million-year-old bacterial toxin from Streptomyces that kills insects but is harmless to humans. The proteins, named Streptomyces antiquus insecticidal proteins (SAIPs ...
Diphtheria is a highly contagious bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. It affects the nose and throat ...
Corynebacterium diphtheriae, historically recognised for its diphtheria toxin, exhibits a multifaceted interaction with its host that extends beyond toxin production. Current research underscores that ...