Snot plays a powerful role in protecting us from disease – and its colour alone can provide insights into what's going on in ...

Scientists from Tel Aviv University and the Israel Institute of Biological Research say their vaccine uses lipid ...

Humans have been getting infected by ancient bacteria and viruses for at least 37,000 years. Now, for the first time, ...

In the vast and often unseen world of microscopic life, a recent discovery may force scientists to rethink what it means to ...

From fecal transplants to phage cocktails, scientists reveal how gut viruses could unlock precision medicine for digestive diseases and beyond.

As you spend more time outside and in nature, it’s important to be aware of your surroundings. While ticks might look like ...

Single-celled organisms called archaea aren't generally thought to cause human disease, but one species has been implicated in colorectal cancer ...

Food poisoning, a widespread illness, stems from consuming food contaminated with bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Symptoms ...

Scientists in China have discovered a host of never-before-seen viruses in bats that live near humans. These viruses include ...

University of Saskatchewan transforms beef cattle disease diagnosis by using metagenomics to identify pathogens, bacteria, ...

Poorly maintained pools can serve as breeding grounds for parasites, bacteria, and viruses — potentially leading to a range ...