Health officials issue warnings as bacteria and stormwater runoff contaminate beaches nationwide, closing popular swimming ...

Advisories have been issued for a handful of states including Illinois, New York, California, Washington, Massachusetts and ...

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have the nickname 'forever chemicals' thanks to their persistence in the ...

The totality of bacteria, viruses and fungi that exist in and on a multicellular organism forms its natural microbiome. The ...

An international research team led by the Helmholtz Center for Infection Research (HZI) has discovered a new strategy used by ...

Anaerobic bacteria were among the first life forms on Earth and existed at a time when there was no oxygen in the atmosphere.

A recent study by an interdisciplinary research team shows how a soil bacterium can become a source of inspiration in the ...

For decades, oral health care has mainly focused on preventing cavities and gum disease. However, scientific research has ...