E. coli bacteria could be used to create biodegradable plastics, reports a paper published in Nature Chemical Biology. The ...

A self-powered, three-component biosensor capable of killing bacteria in water samples has been developed by materials ...

Now, Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists say they have shed new light on how bacteria protect themselves from certain phage ...

Scientists in South Korea have engineered tiny bacterial cells that are churning out plastic. The plastics produced by the modified Escherichia coli ( E. coli) bacteria are known as polyester amides ...

Biology might ultimately provide a solution, however. Researchers have identified bacteria that evolved the ability to digest ...

Using bacteria to fight cancer dates back to the 1860s when William B Coley, often called the father of immunotherapy, ...

Cllr Sharon Holder's comments come on the back of reported data suggesting Thames Water may have discharged 50 per cent more ...

A law passed in 2011 required food companies to track food in the event of contamination and a recall. The administration ...

Neglecting to clean pet bowls can expose your furry friends to harmful bacteria, mold, and other health risks.

“Wash duvets every six months, or more frequently if you have allergies or pets,” says Louisa. “Most synthetic and some down or feather duvets can be machine-washed at home or at a launderette. If you ...

Researchers at Boston University have found that microplastics (MPs) provide an ideal platform for bacteria to form ...