Meet the jumbo phage. Scientists believe they’ve cracked the code on how its ‘secret handshakes’ act as a shield against the ...

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If people had been aware of the existence of bacteria and their role in causing the Black Death in the 14th century, as well ...

can be used by bacteria and germs to help them grow. Disease-causing bacteria, fungi and viruses have been found everywhere – from gym floors and door handles, weights and barbells, cardio ...

When there is bacteria, viruses or fungi in a sample, a chemical reaction produces light revealing how many germs are in the swab. While gloves protect hands from the cold and rain, they do not ...

Jumbo phages use a protein shield to protect their DNA from bacterial attacks. A special handshake controls which molecules enter.

Germs can hide in the most unsuspecting places in our homes, and it's important to identify these hotspots so that those germs can't stick around for much longer! While it's likely obvious that ...

Get Healthy. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, foodborne illnesses affect 48 million ...

While it's true, hand sanitizer is ineffective for Norovirus, both Nagappan and the CDC acknowledge it does work against respiratory viruses. So, keep it handy. There is no vaccine for Norovirus, but ...