“I wanted to make it possible for anyone – from local authorities to everyday water users – to run rapid, easy-to-use tests ...

Some antibiotics stop bacteria from growing without actually killing them, allowing infections to return later. Scientists at ...

Drugs that act against bacteria are mainly assessed based on how well they inhibit bacterial growth under laboratory ...

These bacteria don’t eat food or breathe air like we do. All they need is to complete a circuit; that’s enough for them to ...

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. PETALUMA, Calif. — The cows had to be deterred from messing with the ...

Microbes can break down everything, including methane and plastic. Now, a start-up is pioneering their use to consume oil and produce clean hydrogen. Houston-based Gold H2 has completed a field trial ...

Word uti concept, urinary tract infection inscription on cubes in doctor hands. A new rapid test could make sure people with urinary tract infections get the best antibiotic The test checks how ...

Welcome to our weekly podcast with longtime Anchorage Daily News garden writer and author Jeff Lowenfels and co-host Jonathan White. It’s a companion to Jeff’s weekly ADN gardening columns and his ...

Carley Millhone is a writer and editor based in the Midwest who covers health, women's wellness, and travel. Her work has appeared in publications like SELF, Greatist, and PureWow. Jay N. Yepuri, MD, ...

Using silver nanoparticles and portable Raman spectroscopy, researchers have created a rapid, cost-effective test that identifies dangerous bacteria in beef within minutes, a breakthrough that could ...

OF THE DAY, PEOPLE REALLY SHOULDN’T BE WORKING IN THESE BUILDINGS. IT’S A PROBLEM. CONCERNS MOUNTING OVER POSSIBLE LEGIONELLA CONTAMINATED WATER IN BALTIMORE. BUILDINGS OWNED AND OPERATED BY PUBLIC ...

Many everyday chemicals can damage beneficial gut bacteria and potentially fuel antibiotic resistance, prompting calls to ...