We all want a clean home, but sometimes the surfaces we overlook might be harboring more germs than we realize. As someone ...

Bacteria have been around for billions of years. Could they have come up with complex behaviors that we just don’t understand yet? Could they have their own language? Their own culture? Their own ...

While some body parts are vulnerable to infection, others should remain hands-off because they tend to harbor high levels of bacteria. But it’s not all about germs. Certain areas of your body are ...

In 19th-century France, the young chemist challenged the theory of spontaneous generation and discovered an invisible world of airborne microbes. Credit...Antoine Maillard Supported by By Carl Zimmer ...

Children attending the science minicamp at the YMCA of Dodge County on Thursday learned about germs and the importance of hand hygiene from a local expert. Kim Queisser is a registered nurse with ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. During cold and flu season, sickness is commonly spread through coughing, sneezing and even touching surfaces. One of these ...

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. As flowers bloom and temperatures climb, many are eager to get back outside.