Get out the hand sanitizer! You'll want to carry extra when you learn about this gross part of an airplane—and we use it every time we fly.

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Many Nigerians resort to unlicensed medicine vendors for cheap remedies, but this practice is life-threatening. Learn about ...

Streptococcus pneumoniae is a main cause of bacterial pneumonia worldwide. It can also cause ear and sinus infections and, in ...

Extremophiles may well be tiny, but they are making a huge contribution to the health of our planet and our lives. A new review of these microorganisms, published in the journal Frontiers in ...

Bacteria and the viruses that infect them are perpetually at war. Their deadly clashes push both kinds of microbes to evolve ...

Malaria parasites contain tiny spinning crystals that have puzzled scientists for years. New research reveals they’re powered by a rocket-like reaction that breaks down hydrogen peroxide, releasing ...

Antibiotic use has been linked to changes in the gut’s bacterial species that can last for four to eight years 1. The gut ...

WITH endless lashings of rain, chilling winds and glum skies, it’s no wonder countless British families are looking forward to getting away on their Easter break. But holidaymakers should ...

As climate change pushes heat deeper into the ocean, scientists have been concerned about disruptions to marine life’s delicate balance. But new research suggests that a key microbe, Nitrosopumilus ...

Caption:Experts say products labelled as antibacterial are not necessarily substantiated as being any better than regular soap and water. Photo credit:123rf If you've ever dealt with a sick household, ...