Ultraviolet light is well-known for its ability to kill germs, including ones that cause food to spoil. And while there doesn't tend to be any food-preserving UV light in our refrigerators, a new ...

Human history was forever changed with the discovery of antibiotics in 1928. Infectious diseases such as pneumonia, ...

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Scientists have discovered a new type of immune defense in E. coli bacteria that turns viral infection machinery against the ...

A virus long dismissed as a scientific oddity has been found hiding in plain sight, and it may help fight dangerous bacteria, ...

Mixing turmeric and honey may have health benefits such as helping weight loss and decreasing inflammation. Dietitians reveal ...

Unlike current antimicrobial coatings, the new formula locks the active ingredient in place, remaining effective without ...

Katarina Zimmer put vinegar to the test as a cleaning product and discovered a wide range of benefits, for people and the ...

A bacteria killing coating created by scientists has been used in trials of a new paint that can be applied to a range of surfaces to effectively kill bacteria and viruses, including difficult to kill ...