Flesh-eating bacteria are devouring limbs in warming waters worldwide − here’s how to protect yourself
Flesh-eating bacteria sounds like the premise of a bad horror movie, but it’s a growing…
Your gut microbes can be anti-aging – scientists are uncovering how to keep your microbiome youthful
People have long given up on the search for the Fountain of Youth, a mythical…
A common parasite can decapitate human sperm − with implications for male fertility
Male fertility rates have been plummeting over the past half-century. An analysis from 1992 noted…
Making sex deadly for insects could control pests that carry disease and harm crops
Insects do a lot more harm than ruining picnics. Some insects spread devastating diseases, while…
How does raw water compare to tap water? A microbiologist explains why the risks outweigh the benefits
Water that comes straight from natural sources, dubbed “raw water,” is gaining popularity. Raw water…