We have long struggled to determine how the first living organisms on Earth came together. Now, surprising evidence hints ...

Six people have died and 25 have been hospitalized across 18 states from illness caused by food contaminated with Listeria ...

Scientists are finally tracing, step by step, how bacteria strip down and rebuild steroid molecules into compounds that look a lot like modern drugs. By mapping these microbial assembly lines in the ...

A modern house is pretty sturdy, but that doesn't mean it won't attract pests. These are some signs to look for to determine ...

It's a problem that's made its way through pig farms around the world for decades, with no clear cause or solution. But new ...

Dust mites are microscopic pests that live in your bedding and can trigger allergic reactions - but a simple washing method ...

Researchers at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) have imaged a heritable form of bacterial symbiosis inside the reproductive system of tiny crustaceans known as ostracods. The study is published ...

According to the World Health Organization, a probiotic is “a live microorganism which when administered in adequate amounts confers a health benefit on the host.” ...

For the past two years, Auburn University’s College of Agriculture has conducted research to help peach farmers combat a crop ...

Life sciences startups focused on women's health are playing a part in addressing unequal provision. There is support but ...

Dr. Margaret Wild, the Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine scientist heading up the effort to study hoof disease in elk, will soon be retiring.

Subtle signs like nighttime noises and tiny black pellets can indicate a developing mouse infestation. Early detection ...