Stories about: Bacteria  

Investigation reveals why, every once in a while, we come out stinking at the end of a day of hard work

This is all the more surprising seeing how the antibiotic-resistant bacterium was first documented in the 20th century

In a series of experiments, this so-called anti-obesity molecule was found to help lower body fat and fight diabetes

The abnormally long bacteria were knowingly and purposely grown by researchers with Canada's Concordia University

They call their new invention the “bionic leaf”

Most of these bacteria are lurking in areas of high station density and intense traffic, researchers say

This was achieved by inserting a bacteria strain into the environment tumors create to keep safe from the immune system

A protein found in E. coli bacteria can inhibit the build-up of faulty protein aggregates associated with Parkinson's

Hoping to find new antibiotic and anticancer drugs, Rockefeller University scientists got to work analyzing soil samples

Bacteria can grow like weed on mobile devices we use daily

Study finds evidence fat cells living right under the skin are the first responders when bacteria try to invade the body

The detector is so sensitive it can isolate and pin down vibration signatures produced by individual cells

Scientist takes a break from his usual routine, uses Bacillus subtilis bacteria to spell “Merry Xmas”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the contaminated apples have so far sickened nearly 30 people

Deodorants and antiperspirants come in all shapes, sizes and smells, few know how they work and what they contain

The smell of rain that pretty much everybody loves and adores comes from compounds produced by plants and bacteria

These organisms live inside us and on our skin, help digest food, fight off invaders, and even influence our behavior