Bacteria
NASA finds some microbes could survive on moon, raising concerns over unintended life transfer
New research led by NASA scientists looking at five forms of fungi and bacteria indicates that some of them indeed could survive for a time under certain conditions on the lunar surface
Scientists use AI to create viruses not found in nature, simultaneously raising alarms, enthusiasm
Illegal tahini imported from abroad may contain Salmonella, Health Ministry warns
The dishwasher mistake everyone makes, and why it may affect your health
DNA confirms Yersinia pestis as cause of the first recorded pandemic 1,500 years ago
Using ancient DNA from eight teeth under Jerash's Roman hippodrome, scientists date the outbreak to mid-6th–early 7th century, finding nearly identical strains from a fast, deadly wave.
What is the bacteria that could lurk in salads you make that could shut down your body?
Unwashed greens and cross-contamination can turn a simple bowl into a breeding ground for bacteria that can cause blindness, meningitis, or even death.
Experts recommend bidets over toilet paper, study shows ten times fewer bacteria
Specialist Rose George warns that wiping only with toilet paper can leave fecal residue.
Scientists convert plastic waste into paracetamol using engineered E. coli
Professor Stephen Wallace: 'It is the first time a bacterium has converted a plastic bottle into paracetamol.'
Study: Kissing may spread depression and anxiety via bacteria between spouses
Researchers detected significant increases in symptoms of depression and anxiety in originally healthy spouses.
Study: Healthcare uniforms washed at home may spread superbugs
Healthcare workers washing uniforms at home may contribute to spread of hospital-acquired infections.
New research reveals hidden ‘control center’ which could help in fight against bacterial infections
This finding opens the door to broader research into how many different pathogens regulate their harmful activities.
Experts warn: Replace your kitchen sponge weekly to avoid hidden germs
Researchers found 362 bacterial species in sponges, including potential pathogens.
How microtubules in Asgard archaea shaped evolution
In 2015, researchers examining deep-sea sediments near the underwater volcano Loki discovered gene fragments indicating a new and previously undiscovered form of microbes.
Which living things survive microwaves? A study finds 747 bacteria can
"The microwave is as dirty as your kitchen table, so don't forget to clean it," stated Manuel Porcar, one of the researchers.
