17,000 Times Dirtier Than a Toilet Seat? Unwashed Pillowcases Can Harbor as Many as 3 Million Bacteria in Just a Week, Experiment Reveals

Medicine & Technology Jun 28, 2023

Dermatologists recommend individuals to wash or clean their pillowcases twice a week. Read to know the reason why.

Common Gut Bacteria Could Play a Role in the Development of Endometriosis, Study Reveals

Jun 16, 2023

Knowing more about the role of this common gut bacteria in endometriosis could reveal more about the condition's development and how it can be treated. Read to learn more.

Cholera Bacteria Secrets Uncovered: Experts Discovered the Formation of Aggressive Biofilm on Immune Cells

Jun 13, 2023

A research team discovered the attacking strategy of cholera bacteria which were found to form aggressive biofilm on the immune cells of human host. Continue reading to find out more.

Investigating the Remains of Protosterol Biota: Could They Be the First Predators on Earth?

Jun 10, 2023

Traces of fossil molecules were found in ancient rocks which reveal an ecosystem of early life forms that could have thrived in the Earth for almost a billion years. Find out more about it in this article.

Antibiotics With Modified Peptides Could Help Tackle Drug-Resistant Bacteria

Jun 06, 2023

Researchers modify peptides to develop novel antibiotics targeting resistant bacteria, addressing the urgent need for effective treatments. Read the article to learn more.

Breakthrough Air-Gen Device That Harvests Electricity Out of Thin Air Uses Nanofilms Made From Bacteria To Pull Energy From Water Vapor

May 29, 2023

Engineers demonstrated that virtually any material can be transformed into a device capable of extracting electricity from atmospheric humidity. Check it out in this article.

Horrific Eye Drop Outbreak in the US Now Totals 81 Cases Across 18 States

May 20, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have reported that the contaminated eye drops caused an outbreak in 18 states, resulting in four deaths and 14 cases of blindness. Read the article to learn more details.

Plastic-Degrading Fungi and Bacteria Found in China That May Help Tackle Global Waste

May 17, 2023

Scientists identified a diverse microbiome of plastic-eating fungi and bacteria in a man-made plastisphere in the coastal marshes in China. Read the article to learn more.

Experts Found the Link Between Gut Health and Brain Functions; Provide Key in Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease

May 12, 2023

Studies about gut microbiome reveal their connection with brain functions and their potential link to Alzheimer's disease. Read the article to learn more.

Chlorhexidine-Coated Polymer Effectively Kills Bacteria in Plastic Devices; Provides Key in Addressing Hospital-Acquired Infections

May 12, 2023

A group of researchers developed a type of coating material made from chlorhexidine disinfectant and antiseptic which was proven to kill pathogens that cause hospital-acquired infections. Read the article to find out more.

Bacteria Trapped in Ancient Neanderthal Teeth Could Help With Novel Antibiotic Developments, New Study Reveals

May 11, 2023

The extinct bacteria were found trapped in ancient Neanderthal teeth, and their enzyme produces could help with the developments of novel antibiotics one day. Read to learn more.

Bacteria-Powered Biobattery Could Work For 100 Years to Provide Portable, Storable, and On-Demand Power

Apr 13, 2023

Researchers used bacteria to develop a biobattery that can still function even after 100 years and can be stored for a long time without worrying about its degradation. Read the article to learn more.

Antibiotic-Free Treatment For Resistant Infections? Scientists May Have Found a Potential Solution

Apr 04, 2023

Scientists may have found an antibiotic-free treatment for staphylococcus aureus. Read to learn more.

Mount Everest Preserves Germs That Climbers Sneeze Out and Cough; Hardy Microbes Can Stay for Decades or Centuries

Mar 26, 2023

The preserved germs on Mount Everest could stay for decades or even centuries. Read to learn more.

Microbiologist Warns About Germs, Infection Risks in Hotel Room Even if It Looks Clean, Expensive

Mar 22, 2023

A microbiologist warns travelers that a hotel room still poses risk even if it appears sparkly clean. Read the article for more details.