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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.

The bacteria could be grown in space, and lend their photosynthesizing talents to supplying power to the hundreds of thousands of satellites in orbit.

There were just three cases of meningococcal group C – the infection which can lead to meningitis C – last year, the UK Health Security Agency said.

A sample of the asteroid Ryugu returned to Earth by the Hayabusa2 mission was rapidly colonized by terrestrial microorganisms, new research has revealed.

A clean home is more than just visually appealing-it plays a crucial role in creating a healthier living environment. Routine cleaning doesn't only keep spaces organized and inviting; it also reduces allergens, prevents bacteria buildup, and ...

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