- Science
- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 28th, 2014
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
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
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
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
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
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
Our cravings might not be our own, but instead that of bacteria living inside us
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 28th, 2014
Scientists Find Fist Bumps Are Safer and Healthier than Handshakes
This is because fewer germs get transmitted when bumping fists
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 24th, 2014
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
Scientists hope the same bacteria could help keep people from becoming obese
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 25th, 2014
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
When compared to paper towel dispensers, hand dryers are also a whole lot cleaner
- Research & Tech
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 30th, 2014
Bacteria Can Mop Up Natural Gas Leaks, Study Finds
Scientists say this means bacteria can help reduce pollution, limit global warming
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- April 22nd, 2014
Private Homes Contributed to the Spread of MRSA in New York City
The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation
- Sci Pry
- By Tudor Vieru
- March 24th, 2014
Living Materials Could Become a Reality in Just a Few Years
The power of bacteria could be harnessed to make chairs and couches
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- March 13th, 2014
Missing Bacteria Found to Play Major Role in Crohn's Disease
The role of gut flora in this illness appears to have been understated
- Nano-Biotechnology
- By Tudor Vieru
- March 5th, 2014
New Adhesion Study Could Lead to Bacterial-Resistant Materials
Researchers figured out how a bacteria attaches itself to nanostructures