the warmth and moisture make it a breeding ground for bacteria, meaning anyone reheating their meal is at a higher risk of foodborne illness.” A 2012 study collected nearly 5,000 individual ...

Yes, double-dipping can transmit bacteria and viruses. But in most cases, it might not be as risky as it seems.

Volland cautions that this doesn't mean these bacteria are some kind of "missing link" between simple forms of life and more complex ones, saying it's just a "fascinating example of a bacterium ...

Research finds the home washing of healthcare uniforms may spread superbugs as domestic machines fail to kill harmful ...

Ca. Electrothrix yaqonensis is a cable bacteria, meaning it is "built from rod-shaped cells attached end to end," said Popular Mechanics. The bacteria's electrical conductivity is an unusual trait ...

A volunteer environmental group working in Brevard County is warning swimmers of increased bacteria levels. The Blue Water ...

Acinetobacter baumannii is a Gram-negative bacteria, meaning it is protected by inner and outer membranes, making it difficult to treat. The goal of the research was to identify and fine-tune a ...

Researchers have discovered a new way to reduce obesity. Supplying the gut with extra acetate reduces fat and liver mass in both normal and obese mice, as long as bacteria of the Bacteroides species ...