GPs are failing to spot the symptoms of a drug-resistant 'super-fungus' thought to be spreading throughout the UK, experts ...

Ever sniffed your belly button and caught a whiff of something foul? Surprise! Hidden lint, trapped sweat, or even a sneaky ...

E. coli bacteria exposed to microplastics in test tubes became resistant to multiple types of commonly used antibiotics, ...

The ability to perceive the bitter taste is thought to have evolved as a protective mechanism, signaling the presence of ...

The commensal bacteria or microbiota on our skin is thought to contribute to host health, protecting the host against a range of infections, including wound healing and anti-cancer properties. In this ...

There are several well-documented health risks that come from spending extended periods in microgravity, including muscle ...

Vaginal microbes play a huge role in overall health, but researchers know relatively little about them. Citizen science could help change that.

According to the study, all microwaves appear to harbor bacteria. But using the microwave at work may be riskier than nuking ...

The study involved an extensive sampling of 803 surfaces on the ISS, which revealed that human skin is the primary source of microbes throughout the station.

“Future built environments, including space stations, could benefit from intentionally fostering diverse microbial ...

A rare soil-borne disease is infecting people in far North Queensland. Here’s everything you need to know about melioidosis.

After analyzing over 800 samples collected by astronauts in multiple modules of the United States Orbital Segment in the ISS, Benitez and his team concluded the microbial and chemical environment on ...