Viruses body-snatch cells by shapeshifting like it's a micro horror movie

Body snatchers really do exist, in the form of viruses that can shapeshift their RNA to invade victim cells.

By Elizabeth Rayne 1 hour ago

Superpowered immune systems cleared HIV from two patients without treatment

Their immune system punched the virus into the Sun.

By Cassidy Ward 5 hours ago

Malaria pathogens help mosquitoes smell fresh blood and feel younger

Mosquitoes and malaria are in a symbiotic relationship; malaria pathogens give them an edge in smelling prey.

By Elizabeth Rayne 24 min ago

Biofuels made by microbes could be merging cars onto the Sugar Rush Speedway

We're going from rush hour to sugar rush.

By Cassidy Ward 1 hour ago

Bacteria could be the answer for storing green energy in the future

By Elizabeth Rayne 2 months ago

Microbes can mine rock in space—and it could save the environment on Earth and beyond

By Elizabeth Rayne 2 months ago

Bacteria emit chemical 'death cries' to warn their bad microscopic buddies

By Jeff Spry 1 year ago

How a weird medieval remedy made of garlic, onion, wine and bile could actually turn into effective modern medicine

By Elizabeth Rayne 1 year ago

What even is this freaky virus with DNA no one ever heard of?

By Elizabeth Rayne 1 year ago

Stock up on Vitamin C! Scientists find new viruses frozen inside Tibetan glacier

By Jeff Spry 1 year ago