• Science
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 28th, 2014
Everlasting Cheese: New Antimicrobial Coating Keeps Cheese Fresh for Longer

Everlasting Cheese: New Antimicrobial Coating Keeps Cheese Fresh for Longer

The antimicrobial coating is the brainchild of researchers with the Universitat Politècnica de València in Spain

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 26th, 2014
Turkeys Don't Just Taste Great with Gravy, They Can Literally Save Lives

Turkeys Don't Just Taste Great with Gravy, They Can Literally Save Lives

Scientists say these birds produce an antibiotic that can fight all sorts of microorganisms that make people sick

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 21st, 2014
Hand Dryers Accused of Spreading a Heck Lot of Germs

Hand Dryers Accused of Spreading a Heck Lot of Germs

Study finds there are 27 times more germs in the proximity of jet air dryers than around paper towel dispensers

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 17th, 2014
A Whopping 80 Million Bacteria Are Transferred During a 10-Second Kiss

A Whopping 80 Million Bacteria Are Transferred During a 10-Second Kiss

Couples who lock lips at least 9 times a day have similar bacteria populations in their mouth, researchers say

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 14th, 2014
Each Year, Contact Lenses Give Nearly 1 Million People in the US Eye Infections

Each Year, Contact Lenses Give Nearly 1 Million People in the US Eye Infections

Report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows too many people use contact lenses improperly

  • Science
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 4th, 2014
Science Explains Why Polyester Clothes Reek After You Exercise in Them

Science Explains Why Polyester Clothes Reek After You Exercise in Them

Researchers find bacteria that cause foul odors grow better on polyester clothes

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 17th, 2014
Bacteria in Our Guts Exercise Mind Control, Get Us to Eat What They Want

Bacteria in Our Guts Exercise Mind Control, Get Us to Eat What They Want

Our cravings might not be our own, but instead that of bacteria living inside us

Scientists Find Fist Bumps Are Safer and Healthier than Handshakes

Scientists Find Fist Bumps Are Safer and Healthier than Handshakes

This is because fewer germs get transmitted when bumping fists

Newly Discovered Virus Lives in the Gut of Half the People in the World

Newly Discovered Virus Lives in the Gut of Half the People in the World

The virus has been living in humans for decades now, might influence obesity and diabetes

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 23rd, 2014
Bacteria Used to Prevent Obesity in Mice Eating a High-Fat Diet

Bacteria Used to Prevent Obesity in Mice Eating a High-Fat Diet

Scientists hope the same bacteria could help keep people from becoming obese

The “5-Second Rule” Should Be Tossed Out, Specialist Says

The “5-Second Rule” Should Be Tossed Out, Specialist Says

Things that land on the floor are immediately contaminated, Jorge Parada says

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 9th, 2014
Hand Dryers Found to Be More Eco-Friendly than Paper Towel Dispensers

Hand Dryers Found to Be More Eco-Friendly than Paper Towel Dispensers

When compared to paper towel dispensers, hand dryers are also a whole lot cleaner

Bacteria Can Mop Up Natural Gas Leaks, Study Finds

Bacteria Can Mop Up Natural Gas Leaks, Study Finds

Scientists say this means bacteria can help reduce pollution, limit global warming

Private Homes Contributed to the Spread of MRSA in New York City

Private Homes Contributed to the Spread of MRSA in New York City

The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation

Living Materials Could Become a Reality in Just a Few Years

Living Materials Could Become a Reality in Just a Few Years

The power of bacteria could be harnessed to make chairs and couches

Missing Bacteria Found to Play Major Role in Crohn's Disease

Missing Bacteria Found to Play Major Role in Crohn's Disease

The role of gut flora in this illness appears to have been understated

New Adhesion Study Could Lead to Bacterial-Resistant Materials

New Adhesion Study Could Lead to Bacterial-Resistant Materials

Researchers figured out how a bacteria attaches itself to nanostructures

 
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