Researchers from University of Queensland have discovered that corals need to be within 10 meters of each other to reproduce successfully.

Canadian researchers are now engineering bacteria to help tackle the growing environmental impact of microplastics.

Almost all living things breathe oxygen to eliminate the excess electrons produced when nutrients are converted into energy.

An ecologist shares his passion for parasites. From their vital roles in nature, to strange super powers and extraordinarily complex life cycles, parasites are natural wonders worthy of protection.

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are recognized as the second most common medical condition, following respiratory infections. Despite the availability of numerous efficacious antibiotics for the ...

Using digital blueprints of the metabolism of microbes, scientists can simulate expensive and time-intensive experiments set in space, power plants and farm fields.

Learn how proper rice storage and reheating techniques prevent bacteria growth and reduce the risk of foodborne illness.

While growth ensures survival and reproduction, defense protects against harmful bacteria. Until now, scientists struggled to explain how plants achieve this balance. Researchers at Princeton ...

Beginning Jan. 2014, Texas state law (SB 62) mandates that all entering students under the age of 22 provide a certificate signed by a health care provider or an official immunization record verifying ...

A new study has uncovered how the defense mechanisms of bacteria can be neutralized, facilitating more efficient genetic ...