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Long thought to be sterile, our brains are now believed to harbour all sorts of micro-organisms, from bacteria to fungi. How big a part do they play in Alzheimer’s and similar diseases?

Microfluidic electrophoresis could lead to faster, cheaper pathogen detection everywhere.

When you think of electric fields, you likely think of electricity – the stuff that makes modern life possible by powering everything from household appliances to cellphones. Researchers have been studying the principles of electricity since the 1600s. Benjamin Franklin, famous for his kite experiment, demonstrated that lightning was indeed…

MLAs are debating a motion calling for a full independent inquiry into delays to the completion of the new maternity and children’s hospital projects.

River water quality distinctly worse than that of coastal bathing sites, results from tests for harmful bacteria found

At least 19 E coli cases have been reported in Minnesota, just weeks after a an outbreak linked to McDonald’s.

A new study of samples from Ryugu found that microorganisms can avoid even stringent contamination controls

This bright green sea creature contains a toxic pigment that protects it from predators, kills bacteria and determines the sex of larvae, turning males into a "living testacle."

An expert explains the best way to remove tartar build-up in dogs.