The immune system has evolved to act as a first responder against infections, and scientists have revealed how it knows when to activate.

When you drop food on the ground and pick it up and eat it within 5 seconds, it’s called the 5 second rule. While some might think it’s a safe practice, the Smith County Texas A&M Agrilife Extension ...

Scientists used patterned plastic surfaces to trick bacteria into halting their own spread. These designs may prevent ...

Now researchers are turning to an unexpected source for early PDAC detection: faecal samples. While analysing poo might seem ...

Such detection speed is the result of combining ML and UV absorbance spectroscopy to detect microbial contamination in cell therapy products.

ASU professor Glen D’Souza joined The Show to speak more about what he’s discovered about these bacteria: Not only will ...

Now, researchers are turning to an unexpected source for early PDAC detection: faecal samples. While analysing poo might seem ...

Heat waves and aging combine to severely weaken the immune system, making older adults significantly more vulnerable to ...

Fermentation breaks down compounds in foods, potentially improving your body's absorption of key nutrients, such as iron. It also breaks down starches and sugars, making certain foods easier to digest ...

Mitochondria have primarily been known as the energy-producing components of cells. But scientists are increasingly ...

Not only do mitochondria serve as the engine of the cell – they also act as watchtowers for the immune system.

This is because your gut is home to trillions of bacteria – in fact, bacterial cells in your body outnumber human cells by ...