It might not be immediately obvious which items we’re talking about. But it’s quite simple: it’s a showerhead and a toothbrush. Bathrooms are often thought of as the cleanest rooms…

Researchers at Flinders University say sink drains harbor dangerous microbes, including pathogens that can cause pneumonia, Legionnaires’ disease—which affects the respiratory system—and wound infections that develop when harmful microbes invade…

A boil is the body’s protective response. When the body forms a pimple, it isolates the infected area from healthy tissue; without that pus-filled capsule, bacteria can move freely between…

It might not be obvious which items we’re talking about: the showerhead and the toothbrush. The bathroom is often considered the cleanest room in the house — but that isn’t…

What do scientists say about this? It’s hard to imagine they’d ignore such a basic part of the workday: drinking coffee or tea. You can’t get through the workday without…

A team of scientists at the University of California, San Diego reached a surprising conclusion. Typically, space explorers live on the station for about six months. However, NASA astronauts Suniti…

In every human body, a complex community of trillions of microorganisms thrives. They are essential for health while a person is alive. These microbial symbionts help digest food, produce essential…