Microbes, Bacteria, Viruses
Why U.S. Approval of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine Is Taking So Long
An unprecedented public exchange with a data review board is the latest of AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine’s hurdles
How Microbiologists Craft Stunning Art Using Pathogens
Scientists mix microorganisms with agar, a jelly-like substance from seaweed, to create amazing illustrations in petri dishes
Why It's Important to Still Wear a Mask After Covid-19 Vaccination
Vaccinated people should still wear masks around unvaccinated individuals to prevent transmission
The Mysterious Cause of a Deadly Illness in Sanctuary Chimps Revealed
Researchers identified the 100 percent fatal pathogen as epizootic neurologic and gastroenteric syndrome or ENGS
Scientists Write 'Hello World' in Bacterial DNA With Electricity and CRISPR
The new system shows that it's possible to encode information directly into bacteria
Why PTSD May Plague Many Hospitalized Covid-19 Survivors
Scientists warn about the likelihood of post-traumatic stress disorder for patients discharged from the intensive care unit
Colorado and California Report First U.S. Cases of Highly Contagious Covid-19 Variant
First discovered in England, the variant appears to be more transmissible but does not cause a more severe case of the disease
Distribution Begins for First Covid-19 Vaccine Authorized in the United States
Pfizer-BioNTech’s vaccine received emergency use authorization from the FDA last week
Before WWI, Trench Fever Plagued the Ancient Romans and Napoleonic Soldiers
Long associated with the Great War, the disease actually dates back at least 2,000 years, a new study suggests
Hidden Microbes and Fungi Found on the Surface of Leonardo da Vinci Drawings
Researchers used new DNA sequencing technology to examine the "bio-archives" of seven of the Renaissance master's sketches
More Than 1 Million U.S. Children Have Had Covid-19 Since the Start of the Pandemic
Almost 112,000 children tested positive during a one-week period ending on November 12, the largest single week increase in coronavirus cases in kids
What Is the Best Strategy to Deploy a Covid-19 Vaccine?
Mathematicians are modeling different scenarios for a vaccine rollout to see what may work best
Why Reports of Legionnaires' Disease Are on the Rise in the United States
Though less common than in the past, Legionella bacteria and other dangerous pathogens still lurk in drinking water
Archaeologists Mine Medieval Toilets for Traces of Gut Microbiomes
New techniques could help researchers understand human diets in different times and places
What to Expect When Covid-19 and the Flu Season Collide
Experts weigh in on the necessary steps to ensure a mild flu season during the pandemic
Toxic Algae Caused Mysterious Widespread Deaths of 330 Elephants in Botswana
Officials say the pachyderms were killed by blooms of the organisms, which polluted pools of drinking water with neurotoxins
A Mini Version of Britain's Royal Hedge Maze Is No Match for Amoebas
The study demonstrates how cells navigate the human body to provide immunity or carry messages
University of Arizona Stops a Covid-19 Outbreak by Following the Feces
After wastewater monitoring detected the virus in a dorm’s sewage, the school discovered and quarantined two asymptomatic infections
Scientists Discover Exposed Bacteria Can Survive in Space for Years
An experiment conducted outside the International Space Station leads to a controversial theory about how life might travel between planets
The Scientific Secrets Behind Making Great Sourdough Bread
Scientists explain how simple steps can change a starter's microbial community and allow bakers to up their game
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