Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) and electrospray ionization (ESI) mass spectrometry has become an important tool in the life sciences. Recently, mass spectrometry methods have been ...

New research into antimicrobial peptides, small chains of amino acids able to damage bacterial cells, shows why some peptides are more effective at doing that and also why some cells are more ...

Amphibian populations in several regions of the world appear to be declining due to infectious diseases. While many studies have attempted to identify the pathogens associated with specific declines, ...

A common symptom of a tattoo infection is a rash around the area of the tattoo. Treatment depends on the cause of infection, and often includes a prescribed antibiotic. Tattoos are an increasingly ...