Microplastics are everywhere. Particles of plastic have been found making their way up food chains, in our oceans, inside clouds, and even in our bodies. Scientists have scrambled to do all they ...

“Microplastics are like rafts — a bacteria on its own might not be able to swim down a river, but riding in its biofilm on a tiny bit of plastic it can be disseminated into many different ...

Given the growing antibiotic resistance crisis, novel ways to target bacterial infections are becoming increasingly important. One potential strategy is to manipulate bacterial genes at the ...

According to the study, strains resistant to azoles are over five times more likely to acquire resistance to new treatments currently in clinical trials.

Word to the wise: If you notice pink slime in your bathroom, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get scrubbing. Often mistaken for mold, this gross gunk is actually a bacteria called Serratia ...

A mold is a microscopic fungus that grows and lives on plant or animal matter or on nonorganic objects. Most molds are made up of filaments and reproduce through the production of spores. Spores ...

In the wake of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, the urgency for homeowners and construction professionals to embrace fire-resistant building practices has reached a critical peak. Choosing ...

School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy, Arizona State University, 502 E Tyler Mall, Tempe, Arizona 85287, United States The Biodesign Institute Center for Environmental Health ...