Researchers have found that the soil we walk on is far more than just dirt; it may be harboring tiny genetic codes that ...

Dozens of top scientists are warning that creating synthetic "mirror bacteria," composed of biomolecules that are the mirror ...

Scientists warn about the potential dangers of "mirror bacteria," synthetic organisms made from reverse biological molecules ...

Scientists have innovated a polymer-coated bacterium that enhances its catalytic efficiency and sustainability in industrial applications. This new "super-powered" bacterium, designed to be more ...

Officials with the City of Escondido declared a local emergency Saturday in response to concerning water contamination in ...

Soil, often perceived as lifeless dirt, is a dynamic ecosystem teeming with bacteria, many of which naturally carry ...

Hurricanes can cause whirlwinds of destruction, leaving behind damaged property and excessive flooding. The storms can also bring more microscopic threats. Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton ...

Household plumbing is alive with microbes; Wash University's environmental engineers are working to study those ecosystems to ensure clean water flows in homes ...

Surprisingly, the ground beneath us is packed with antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) -- tiny codes that allow bacteria to resist antibiotics. Human activities, such as pollution and changing land use ...

Surprisingly, the ground beneath us is packed with antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) -; tiny codes that allow bacteria to resist antibiotics. Human activities, such as pollution and changing land use ...