Recent studies suggest that animals and people alike have close and complex relationships with the bacteria around and within them. The human gut microbiome, for instance, has been associated with ...

The spread of the H1N1 flu, the "swine flu," is thought to spread from person to person through coughing or sneezing. Health officials encourage you to wash your hands often with soap and warm water.

Researchers at DTU have found that a particular type of lactic acid bacteria displays considerable potential for producing ...

Have you ever wondered why most disinfectants indicate they kill 99.9% or 99.99% of germs, but never promise to wipe out all of them? Perhaps the thought has crossed your mind mid-way through cleaning ...