Loofahs can harbor a ton of bacteria because they sit in a moist environment and skin cells can get embedded in their nooks ...

Long-term effects after COVID-19 still lack well-documented treatment options. New research may point to a possible answer.

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Bacteria are among the most diverse and ancient forms of life on Earth. Yet, much of what we know about them comes from a small group of species ...

Bacteria are among the most diverse and ancient forms of life on Earth. Yet, much of what is known about them comes from a ...

The X‑arithmetic technique offers a powerful new way to map the physics of other galactic structures across the universe and ...

Superbugs are a constant concern and now there’s a new way scientists have found bacteria are changing to survive.

Despite facing some of the highest rates of chronic disease later in life, a new study has found remote First Nations ...

The tiny pantheon known as the Asgard archaea bear traits that hint at how plants, animals and fungi emerged on Earth.

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Nuevo Laredo was dumping millions of gallons of sewage a day into the Rio Grande. The U.S. and Mexico worked together to find a solution.

Photo from Pexels.com The oral–systemic connection continues to gain attention as residents in Henderson seek ways to ...