River Action has warned that the Thames would be classified as ‘poor’ under regulations if it were designated as a ‘bathing ...

Once a week, toss the bathroom rug in the washer. Wash it on the gentle cycle in warm water and let it air dry (especially if ...

Could a gene regulatory network in gut microbes have evolved its elaborate and tightly regulated molecular machinery only to ...

New research reveals alarming findings about hospital bacteria transmission linked to hidden surfaces and workers' hands.

“The best way to clean the interior of a suitcase is to first use a blow dryer or a handheld vacuum to get rid of dirt or ...

A key to antibiotic resistance might be the use of viruses to kill bacteria, however, the systems that bacteria employ to defense themselves against viruses are unknown. Understanding these systems ...

Experts are warning that a seemingly harmless habit could lead to infections. The culprit? Itching the inside of your ear. What may feel like an innocent action could actually be doing more harm than ...

Antibiotic resistance is a global health challenge that could overtake cancer mortality within a few decades. In a new study, researchers show that the emergence of resistance can be understood in the ...

Antibiotic resistance is a global health challenge that could overtake cancer mortality within a few decades. In a new study, ...

C. diff, a dangerous and highly contagious infection, spreads in hospitals much more than previously believed, especially ...

The issue of intestinal bacteria is a complex one. On the one hand, people are dependent on the microorganisms because they are the ones that digest the food. On the other hand, there are also ...

Most cases of nocardiosis start out as lung infections, in which pus-filled cavities, or abscesses containing the bacteria, form in the lungs. This can cause symptoms such as chest pain, a cough ...