The Latest Breaking News from Bacteria

Our body isn’t just human — it’s home to trillions of microorganisms found in or on us. In fact, there are more microbes in our gut than there are stars in the Milky Way. These microbes are essential for human health, but scientists are still figuring out exactly what they…

Our cleaning pros share their advice on avoiding build-up, bacteria and blockages

Cases of the sometimes deadly bacterial disease have been reported across the country

Start the year off on the right foot

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 your kitchen or bathroom.

Antibiotic and antifungal drug resistance pose a major public health threat. Live Science is covering the spread of this problem and the potential solutions that are emerging in turn.

Columbia researchers developed probiotic bacteria that train the immune system to eliminate cancer cells, paving the way for a new class of cancer vaccinations that take advantage of bacteria's innate tumour-targeting abilities. Read further on Dynamite News:

New research has found a way to power spacecraft with lasers generated using solar energy alone.

Dangerous strains of E. coli bacteria can infiltrate the food supply through many different routes, experts explain.