US scientists have bioengineered the octopus pigment xanthommatin in bacteria, producing 1,000 times more material than traditional methods.

Walking into any home around dinner time, you'll likely catch the familiar hum of the microwave warming up last night's meal.

A team from the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology has discovered a new class of bacterial mobile genetic elements that use giant viruses—known as jumbo phages—to move between cells. The ...

Bacteria often experience nutrient limitation. While the exponential and stationary growth phases have been characterized in ...

The Food and Drug Administration on Friday moved to limit the use of fluoride supplements used to strengthen children’s teeth, the latest action by Health Secretary Robert ...

Dermatologists explain how to prep, heal, and protect your tattoos. Plus, what to avoid so that your ink stays vibrant, healthy, and sharp for years.

Melting Arctic ice is revealing a hidden ecosystem where bacteria convert nitrogen gas into nutrients, fueling algae growth.

If you own a dog, your yard probably has landmines. But beyond being an eyesore (and a shoe hazard), dog poop can be ...

One in six laboratory-confirmed bacteria in 2023 proved resistant to antibiotic treatment, according to the World Health ...

All that feed corn and all those soybeans—and those nearly 25 million hogs—produce a lot of nitrate. It’s making Iowans sick ...

Researchers confirmed that sperm accumulate mutations over the years, increasing the risk of transmitting diseases to ...

The World Health Organization sounded the alarm Monday about a growing threat of drug-resistant bacteria around the globe that could undermine life-saving treatments, an issue Wayne State University ...