Pathogens can create sticky situations. When microbes invade the body to cause an infection, often one of their first lines ...

A recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology found that certain places on the body are “hot spots” for germs and unhealthy bacteria. Scientists at George Washington University in ...

Certain antibodies employ unusual tactics to keep germs from attaching to cells in our bodies. Their defensive strategies ...

After cleaning, many people feel safe and germ-free in their homes. However, this is not always the case, as bacteria often live in the damp areas of dishcloths and sponges. A study by Furtwangen ...

A cleaning scientist discusses whether adding sanitizer to your laundry routine is essential or merely beneficial.

Doctors have long been warned to go easy on antibiotics and sulfa drugs. When used with routine frequency, such germ killers may defeat their own purpose by leading to ever more resistant germs. Now ...

Recently, the Cracking the Code team — researchers from Texas Tech and media professionals from KQED — published our report on public understanding of germs (viruses and bacteria). Among other ...

Your bed is your sanctuary, a place where you rest, recover and rejuvenate. But what if the very place you consider a safe haven is actually a breeding ground for bacteria, viruses and germs? Many ...

It may be best to leave that seatback tray table in its upright and locked position, especially during the Thanksgiving travel rush. Disease-causing bacteria on airplane surfaces can linger for days, ...

Yes, but that's not very practical. Here's why, and what to do instead.We tested mops from Karcher, Kenmore, and other brands ...

Henry N. Williams’ favorite movie-action sequence unfolds on a strip of glass just a few millimeters across. It’s a cinematic showdown between two bacterial cells: Vibrio coralliilyticus, a large, rod ...