Genetically engineering bacteria that live on our skin could prevent frostbite and hypothermia in extreme environments ...

Tar made from birch tree bark is commonly found at Neanderthal sites, and experiments show that it kills some bacteria that cause skin infections ...

When a virus infects a bacterial cell, the viral genome is the first component to be fully injected into the cell, making it an ideal immune target. A bacterial enzyme anchored to the membrane ...

Plastic trash has reached the world's most remote locations, from the bottom of the Mariana Trench to the summit of Everest.

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are investigating a multi-state E. coli outbreak that has been linked to raw Cheddar ...

The mosquito of greatest concern is widespread in Australia and closely associated with suburban areas. Commonly known as the Australian backyard mosquito, Aedes notoscriptus is a nuisance-biting pest ...

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sent a letter to Tampa Mayor Jane Castor on Wednesday saying the state will take action if she does not stop “forcing sanctuary policies” on the ...

Researchers engineer bacteria capable of consuming tumors from the inside out. A research team led by the University of Waterloo (Canada) is developing a novel tool to treat cancer by engineering ...

While plenty of bad bacteria — like E. coli — can get you sick, many other types are beneficial, protecting the body from harmful infections and reducing inflammation. The advent of genetic ...

In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at cheaper biologic drugs, Novo Nordisk’s $2 billion next-gen obesity drug deal, new ways of fighting cancer, and more. To get it in your inbox, ...

A Florida man is recovering from a life-threatening case of flesh-eating bacteria after scraping his ankle during a New Year’s celebration in the Bahamas, Today reports. Brian Roush, 62, contracted ...

Flesh-eating bacteria entered Brian Roush's body through a scratch on his ankle gofundme Brian Roush, 62, was celebrating in the Bahamas with his girlfriend over New Year’s, when he scraped his ankle ...