An antibacterial called triclosan is common in dust and could result in dust-dwelling bacteria becoming antibiotic-resistant, researchers report. “There is
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Tale of two trees: New web tool estimates gene trees with ease
Gene trees, much like family trees, trace the lineage of a particular gene from its deep ancestral roots to its
Septin proteins act as cellular police to identify, imprison and kill ‘superbug’ Shigella
Using state-of-the art technologies to image human cells and study infection at the level of a single bacterial cell, the
FDA Warns of Raw Cookie Dough Dangers
As tempting as it might be to sample some raw dough while you’re making a batch of cookies this holiday
High-efficiency discovery drives low-power computing
Challenge any modern human to go a day without a phone or computer, and you’d be hard pressed to get
An energy-efficient way to stay warm: Sew high-tech heating patches to your clothes
What if, instead of turning up the thermostat, you could warm up with high-tech, flexible patches sewn into your clothes
When Heart Attack Strikes, Women Often Hesitate to Call for Help
Women often delay calling for emergency help when heart attack symptoms start, a new study finds. Researchers in Switzerland found
Ingestible capsule can be controlled wirelessly
Researchers at MIT, Draper, and Brigham and Women’s Hospital have designed an ingestible capsule that can be controlled using Bluetooth
Scientists identify 66 alien species that pose greatest threat to European biodiversity
Scientists have identified 66 alien plant and animal species, not yet established in the European Union, that pose the greatest
Jimmy Dean Sausage Links Recalled for Possible Metal Pieces
More than 29,000 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat, Jimmy Dean Heat ‘n Serve Original Sausage Links have been recalled because they