Boston University researchers have found that microplastic contamination is fueling antibiotic resistance in bacteria, ...

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

“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 ...

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

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

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

The microscopic shards of plastic found in every corner of the planet may be exacerbating antibiotic resistance, a new study has found.

Waterloo residents are being advised to use bottled water or boil water meant for consumption — whether for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, or food preparation — until further ...

The Ear receives endless Google Alert emails about how fabulous Cannon Beach is — in every possible conceivable way — from news sources all over the country. So, as one can imagine, it was a real ...

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 ...

In the microscopic world of bacteria, gene transfer is a powerful mechanism that can alter cellular function, drive antibiotic resistance and even shape entire ecosystems.

The Trump administration halted some food testing and shut down a committee studying bacteria in infant formula. Earlier ...