Seasonal sickness on the rise. Tips to prevent winter's germs

Wash your hands and cover your mouth. Here are more simple tips on how to prevent winter illnesses as we head into the ...

So, Your House Is Stinky. Here’s How to Fix It.

Whether you’re nose-blind to your home or you’ve caught a whiff of something offensive, the most common odor culprits are ...

Harvard gut study hints at new ways to tackle obesity and type 2 diabetes

Scientists working at Harvard University have uncovered new evidence that molecules made by gut bacteria travel straight to ...

Sourdough starters: How flour choice shapes microbial communities

Sourdough starter, a fermented mix of flour and water, is a staple for bakers. It's also a rich experimental testing ground ...

The twelve viruses of Christmas, and how to make your own – out of paper

A wreath of ten crAssviruses – hugely abundant viruses that infect gut bacteria and are part of your normal, healthy ...
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Here's How Long Fresh Eggs Can Sit Out Unrefrigerated

Some eggs don't have to be stored in the refrigerator right away, but exactly how long will they last unrefrigerated? We ...
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Marine heat waves and raw sewage combine to put human health at risk

Earlier this year, a spate of deaths in Florida caused by Vibrio vulnificus, known as the flesh-eating bacteria, made ...

9 Things to Avoid Doing at a Buffet

Learn the buffet etiquette you need to avoid common mistakes, keep things sanitary, and enjoy your meal without annoying ...
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Melbourne researchers lead world-first study into microplastics and heart disease

Melbourne researchers will lead the first international study to investigate if tiny fragments of plastics can end up in ...

For certain life-essential proteins in E. coli, repair is more likely

A new high-throughput study using preexisting publicly available data shows that E. coli proteins containing a specific structure, called a non-covalent lasso entanglement, are more likely to misfold ...