The gut bacteria of giraffes are not primarily determined by what they eat, but by the species they belong to. This is shown in a new study in which researchers have analyzed the link between diet and ...

Food safety is an essential aspect of maintaining good health, particularly when it comes to poultry, which is a common part ...

A study of Kenya’s Winam Gulf is shedding light on how harmful algal blooms may evolve in a warming climate. Scientists ...

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“Wherever you see E. coli, you should just think ‘E. coli equals feces,’” she told the outlet. “That means someone went to the bathroom, didn’t wash their hands, and then stuck their fingers in that ...

Dennis D'Amico, associate professor of animal science, has demonstrated that bacteriophages can effectively reduce the amount ...

University of South Florida Professors Christian Bréchot, MD, PhD, and Lindsey Shaw, PhD, have been elected fellows of the ...

The microbiome is a gut-wrenching mystery. One day, it’s the key to immortality; the next, it’s just along for the ride. If ...

While toilet bowls are designed such that the contents are supposed to flush downward, scientists have known for decades that small particles – including those from water, waste and toilet paper – can ...

On February 14, nursing students at MSU-B tried out a new virtual reality game, MedMicroMaps, created to help students understand microbiology in a fun and educational way.

In one study, participants ate approximately 200 to 275 fewer calories when apple cider vinegar was combined with a meal.

Nitrogen is essential for all life on Earth. In the global oceans, however, this element is scarce, and nitrogen availability is therefore critical for the growth of marine life. Some bacteria found ...