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Known as the “indoor microbiome”, this is the intricate ecosystem of bacteria, fungi, viruses and other microorganisms that ...

All kinds of bacteria live with us indoors, and some can make us sick. A new study shows that rooms exposed to light had about half the live bacteria found in rooms that were kept in darkness.

HUMAN-BUILT environments influence our health through microbiomes — communities of microbes like bacteria and viruses.

All kinds of bacteria live with us indoors, and some can make us sick. A new study shows that rooms exposed to light had about half the live bacteria found in rooms that were kept in darkness.

Bacteria enter our homes on our the skin, or through the air, but once inside they may transfer antibiotic resistance traits to other bacteria residing in the indoor dust, a possibility raised by ...

Bacteria enter our homes, gyms and workspaces by hitching rides on our skin or blowing in through an open door. Once inside, these invader microbes might help indoor germs in the surrounding dust ...

James Meadow et al, “Indoor airborne bacterial communities are influenced by ventilation, occupancy, and outdoor air source,” Indoor Air 24:1 41-48, February 2014.

Cranking up the AC also makes the air less humid, reducing the dampness that contributes to bacterial growth, mold, and dust ...

Looking at both bacteria and fungi, the team found that on average, one person contributes 0.001 ounces (31 milligrams) of microbial material to indoor air per hour.