Scientists have shown the perfect way to make pancakes, and that has huge implications
Read now →Some science is labeled "silly" by the media and politicians, but don't be fooled — simple research is extremely important
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Scientists have engineered a self-destruct button in bacteria
Read now →Sneaky molecular biology tricks bacteria into killing themselves, in place of antibiotics
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Think before you sunscreen — some of it may end up in your bloodstream
Read now →Not to mention in water and reefs
When do you meet your first microbes?
Read now →Bacteria could get into the uterus through the vagina, through the GI tract, or even invasive medical procedures.
Sometimes they make food ferment, but used in the right way, these bacteria can also be a preservative
Read now →Lactic acid bacteria produce antibiotic-like compounds that kill off potentially harmful contaminants
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It's time to highlight our fungus friends in our microbiomes
Read now →Our gut microbiomes contain fungi and protists, not just bacteria - so why don't we study them?
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60% of astronauts test positive for active herpes virus in space
Read now →Something about space brings out cold sores - what does it mean for people on Earth?
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You're eating, drinking, and breathing microplastics. Now what?
Read now →What are the health implications of eating 250 pieces of microplastic per day?
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