Researchers showed that some spinach defensins can confer similar protection to citrus and potatoes -- and possibly other crops. The effects show significant progress toward recovering yield and ...

Hand-washing works One major point the COVID-19 pandemic helped drive home is how important it is to wash your hands. Washing ...

Even after sewage stops flowing, infectious viruses can persist for days. Scientists make disturbing discovery about viruses ...

They exemplify the lifesaving value of investing in a robust national public health infrastructure and workforce. The ...

Bacterial resistance negates the effect of antibiotics in the treatment of infection. Using mouse models, researchers now show that if antibiotics are administered with an enzyme called endolysin, the ...

Parvovirus causes rapidly worsening bloody diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fever, lethargy and loss of appetite.

“Having a bird feeder out is not harmful, as long as you keep your feeders clean,” says Schuler. “There are recommendations ...

Telomere phages, once ignored, help bacteria fight rivals using telocins. These toxins may target antibiotic-resistant ...