A common misconception is that ticks only surface during warm weather -- this is not true.

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In mice, the oral bacteria F. nucleatum can travel to mammary tissue via the bloodstream, where it can damage healthy cells.

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A common bacterium usually found in the respiratory system appears to be linked to cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease ...

Australian researchers have developed a powerful new way to target deadly, drug-resistant bacteria by designing antibodies ...

Thermus aquaticus is the most important bacterium you may never have heard of. These bacteria, first found in Yellowstone ...

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A hydrogel made from crustacean shells lets common food bacteria generate electrical signals 15 times more efficiently, opening the door to reusable living sensors for food safety.

Plants are a rich and renewable source of compounds used in medicines, food ingredients, and cosmetics. Since growing an entire plant just to extract ...

A new Indian study finds dust storms from the Thar desert can transport disease-linked bacteria to the Eastern Himalayas, altering mountain air and raising fresh public health concerns.

New Mexico health officials are warning residents to avoid raw dairy products after a newborn died from a Listeria infection.