A recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports reveals a surprising discovery in the fight against one of the ...

Researchers found that Bacillus megaterium can turn over 94% of CO₂ into solid rock using a clean, non-ammonia process.

Genetic changes can signal evidence of disease, but pinpointing which genes and what's changed can be difficult.

This little gland has a big job in your body—here’s how to get the nutrients you need to support its function.

Researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas have created a portable food safety device they hope will one day be used at ...

This was a crucial moment in our evolutionary history, but it also marked a significant change in our relationship to ...

Ancient DNA from prehistoric bones reveals a 37,000-year timeline of human infections, tracing our long struggle with disease.

Marburg virus is one of the world’s deadliest pathogens. Closely related to Ebola, it causes hemorrhagic fever with mortality ...

By analyzing ancient DNA, scientists determined when, where and how our ancestors got sick from infectious diseases.

Closely related bacterial species use different strategies to build their cell walls, an international team of scientists led ...

In a new genetic study, scientists have charted the rise of 214 human diseases across ancient Europe and Asia.

In recent years, mobile health (mHealth) technologies have emerged as a transformative force in the fight against infectious diseases, which continue to ...