microbes

New device clips onto smartphone for real-time detection and analysis of diseases

Try not to think about the pathogens already living on your phone.

By Cassidy Ward | 

1 month ago

Deep sea brine pools kill any animal that enters, but could be a window into the origin of life

This is the world's worst hot tub, unless you're an anaerobic bacterium.

By Cassidy Ward | 

2 months ago

Time release microcapsules could be the key to self-boosting vaccines

You might feel a little pinch, but only one!

By Cassidy Ward | 

2 months ago

Building a poop bank for human fecal transplants

Anyone else suddenly want to wash their hands?

By Cassidy Ward | 

2 months ago

Largest bacterium ever discovered can be seen with the naked eye

Nature will break any rule given half a chance.

By Cassidy Ward | 

3 months ago

DNA from an ancient grave reveals the Black Death’s patient zero

Scientists solved a seven century old mystery.

By Cassidy Ward | 

3 months ago

These plastic-munching superworms are living recycling plants

Your decorative table fruit doesn't stand a chance.

By Cassidy Ward | 

3 months ago

Mutated microbes live inside snake and spider venom

Just when we thought snake bites couldn't get any worse...

By Cassidy Ward | 

4 months ago

The secret to long life or early aging is… poop?

Poop transplants could be the secret to long life. Ugh.

By Cassidy Ward | 

4 months ago

Scientists recorded the sound of a single bacterium

It's the world's smallest and loneliest disco.

By Cassidy Ward | 

5 months ago