Schembri Group

New research has identified the main types of E. coli bacteria that cause neonatal meningitis, and revealed why some infections recur despite being treated with antibiotics.

Researchers have discovered that 'bad' bacteria can't make cellulose on their cell surface, ultimately leading to severe disease.

Researchers have discovered a fault in the bacteria-killing zinc pathway in immune cells in people with cystic fibrosis, and a potential way to get around it to reduce infections.

IMB researchers have studied all four types of bacteria that cause sepsis to identify new targets for antibiotics.